FYI ~ I have a huge stack of MC2 mags including issue #1 in a drawer colleting dust if anyone is interested in buying them. I may be missing maybe 1 or 2 issues but its a complete set up till I cancelled last year. They are all in great shape and I even have some dups. Shoot me a PM if anyone is interested and I will send more details and issue #'s and pictures if you want.
They make great kindling. BTW..... Posts about Barry not paying have been removed from a Mini themed facebook page. Also an entire thread by Steven S. Miric titled Mr. Barry is no friend of mine... with a link to the blog post of FOTOGRAFIA INC. | Mr. Barry is no friend of mine... has been removed too. So, just how deep are Donald Bram and Barry in cahoots?
Wow ... totally not cool. Damn shame. I got a 'free' MC2 mag about a year ago, but never subscribed (thank goodness!) cuz the rate wasn't worth the price (2 me). Now I'm questioning the relationship between the FB MINI group & this guy Mr. Barry ...
Mr. Barry strikes back: got me kicked out LXM Group on FB... No worries, because here what I will do: Open letter to Mr. Barry (I know eventually he will read this): Dear Mr. Barry: Since you decided not to communicate with me at all, even after I posted my blog-time for me is to "tally the bill": I had shot 3 cars for your rag. Two in August, one in October last year. You payed me for the last shoot in October (local car in TO). Out of first two shoots "in Detroit", you published one. So, if I don't get a knock on door from FedEx guy delivering your check (for all outstanding fee) by Friday this week, I will consider your payment so far my fee for the images you already published. The rest of my work is not yours to use any more. It will be included in my stock photography immediately and available for purchase internationally. Also, the MINI I shot in Toronto will be offered as a story to another publication. The ball is in your court, time running out...
I saw that Steve posted on Barry's page where he announced his new guy. I also posted "make sure you get paid first". Went back to see posted and Steve's was removed.
Typical answer "Try Suing him" why Barry is a ______ and everyone knows it so why even bother. Its not worth the time & money in the end. Some my say to prove a point and get justice, but really what are you really getting for all your work? Just keep spreading the word and he will fold up shop soon enough.
No use of suing... Not that much money after all. I told you: one used rim and tire, do the math... He will have no time to use the rest of my work as he does not use "non exclusive" images (at least not until now). By the time he turns on "the presses", my work will be viral thru my online stock agency... Again, thanks for support!
I'm not a lawyer & don't play one on M/A. That being said, Steve if he uses any of your copyrighted photos after you have removed the permission to do so find a friendly lawyer to write you a letter. This may well get Mr. Barry's attention. Good luck.
It is only conjecture on my part, but he is Member #3, so my guess is that he is pretty firmly rooted in the formation of that FBook group...
I'm sure that Steve would take either currency from Barry.... Assuming the proper exchange rate was applied.. However.... Dealing with an Assbarry might present some problems...
Barry has nothing to do with LXM. He has no influence on LXM. LXM is a place that I started to get away from all the drama of other groups on Facebook and NAM. I deleted the post because IMO this is a personal issue and had no place on LXM. I might of jumped the gun by removing Steve from LXM but again I don't want drama on the LXM page. Steve has been added back and I have spoken to Steve as to what happened on my part. I even apologized to Steven for acting so fast on trying to keep this off of LXM. David Lewis has nothing to do with this personal issue and to ruin Davids special day is wrong IMO. If anyone wanted to warn him, you could of IM David personally and not brought the issue to LXM. I will now distance myself from the issues between him and Barry as I never wanted to be brought into this and some felt the need to personally bring me in. So I will be clear in I have nothing to do with MC2 or Barry and they have nothing to do with LXM except that he is a member like everyone else.
You can come in my house and speak your mind. Even if I don't like I leave it alone. However, when I came into your house and spoke my mind you deleted it. See, I play fair. Also, how is it that Barry (MC2) is member number 3 over at LXM, 1 being you Donald, 2 being your son. Considering all those early ones were by invitation only we are all to believe that of all the 100's of people you know from your years of being very active on NAM the first person that came to mind is one that would use you for commercial gain. Something smells bad here...and it ain't me, I've recently showered. :lol:
Nathan, you spoke your mind on a congratulatory post of another member. As I have said that is not the place to do it.
Steve sorry to hear of your issues with Barry and his rag. I have never heard anything good of him and his rag. If you like I will ask him about your money at MOST. LXM is full of drama also. I had remarks removed over some talk of other hobbies outside of Mini and I left.