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?

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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 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?

Do you hate them when they're there to admire what you're doing though?

coming out with comments like, "You're really good!" etc?

just wondering..

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.

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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.

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Originally posted by ZeJayMan Anyone know the best way to deal with these fuckwits?

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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.

+1

If they are really pestering me then I tell them "Wait a sec," finish my business and then say "What's up?"

If its a request, I'll say yes/no. If it's chit chat I'll indulge for a bit. I can't say I've really dealt with people criticizing my music or skills to my face. But, ya, the ignore option is the best tool IMO.

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Originally posted by A.B

lolz

Must be hard work, if your ignore them your an "arrogant ignorant ****" ....so it seems.

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