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Booth Critics.
I fucking hate them.
You know who I'm talking about. The little plebs that sidle up to the booth and watch every move you make.
Common lines include.
"I'm a DJ you know"
"Oh your mixing was a bit iffy there"
Anyone know the best way to deal with these fuckwits?
Use the best tool in the DJ repertoire - ignore them.
You can't abuse them, you can't walk away mid set - so just ignore.
This will most likely piss them off anyway, because they are up there to get attention from you.
Re: Booth Critics.
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| Originally posted by ZeJayMan I fucking hate them. You know who I'm talking about. The little plebs that sidle up to the booth and watch every move you make. Common lines include. "I'm a DJ you know" "Oh your mixing was a bit iffy there" Anyone know the best way to deal with these fuckwits? |
The YouTube version is annoying, too. It just seems like they're trying too hard to be relevant.
Sometimes makes for a funny read.
If someone comes up to me and says "Nice mixing" or "I was gonna ask for that tune!" or "Your penis is just great", i'm good with it, but I suppose maybe it's just the negative comments that bug me.
When I'm mixing I tune em out all the time but when I have my nephew around I tell em bitch to him or I quit playing and it works he get ear full and he doesn't mind because he learning trade to from me. One my lesson is to tune people out so that helps.
Re: Booth Critics.
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| Originally posted by ZeJayMan Anyone know the best way to deal with these fuckwits? |
Just take comfort in the fact that most people don't have what it takes.
You only have to look at people on Britain/America's got talent, a lot of people lack the ability to reflect and be objective about their own level.
To put it in perspective, about 2 years ago at a Gallery night in Brighton I saw someone insist on speaking to the DJ that was playing at the time and they said "Can't you f=ck off and put Sander Van Doorn on, because you are sh!t". The problem was, that it was Mr. Van Doorn he was speaking to. He was also playing really well at the time so completely without reason.
You will always have a mix of pricks and good people... the only problem is that the pricks tend to be more vocal than the good people.
You know in your heart that you are probably better than that person anyway, otherwise they would be playing out too. Beware the bedroom DJs! 
Seriously though, just ignore them their opinion probably doesn't represent the majority. If you get the whole dance floor against you then it might be a different story.
Cheers
Nem
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| Originally posted by Beat Blog Use the best tool in the DJ repertoire - ignore them. You can't abuse them, you can't walk away mid set - so just ignore. This will most likely piss them off anyway, because they are up there to get attention from you. |
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| Originally posted by A.B |
Must be hard work, if your ignore them your an "arrogant ignorant ****" ....so it seems.
Re: Booth Critics.
On a more serious note, I tend to stick to one line answers to that kind of thing...
"I'm a DJ you know"
"Ah good stuff mate"
"Mixing was a bit iffy there"
*just laugh*
etc
It is rare that people will be rude enough to insult your mixing to your face though, but it does happen
be able to ignore and play through them will just make you that much of a better dj.
like Katt Williams says "hating isn't personal - the haters don't hate YOU, they just hate GOOD SHIT"
Next time you make a mistake, tell them sasha taught you that move.
The almighty chin strokers, they don't bother me one bit, quite flattering actually
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