I don't like it either. It's unethical. It's unprofessional. And it's bad-business. We invest significant resources into recruiting and retaining fresh talent. And, like Chip, I'd be pissed as hell to watch some lazy-ass who can't find his own models try to hijack mine right in front of me. It happened to us last year, both in Las Vegas and Hollywood FL. In fact, last year we had to pull the plug on most Model Fanmail on our flagship website because it was being abused by people within the industry to solicit talent for modeling and other naughty things. Our industry, I believe, is prone to a high number of sleazebags, Not as many as politics, but a high number anyway. Chip, you did the right thing by briefing your guys in advance about the dangers.

Steve

PS TO ALL: Sorry we didn't make it to Las Vegas this year. We hope to see our friends (including the ones we haven't met yet) in '05 and then back in Vegas next year.