Just a quick note to let anyone looking to be activated for FSP1/FSP2/etc or any other kind of support, as well as for the FSP2 update, that support and updates will resume tomorrow, along with Monday’s usual updates.  Sorry for the delay and see you all tomorrow.

Heidy’s Bonus Video Released To Her Site’s First 500 Members

The first 500 members of www.heidymodel.com will be able to access the bonus video that was released today of Heidy and her friends.  If you signed up to Heidy’s site earlier this morning, or any time before then, you will be able to access and download the video.  If not, the video will be available to purchase for 5$ shortly.

For those with access, the link to download the vid is here:

http://www.heidymodel.com/500mbonus

Bonus News, Confusion, Complaints, Etc.

It’s inevitable in any endeavor that involves several hundreds of people that there’s going to be confusion or people that don’t understand how things work.  TTLModels and it’s bonuses seem to be no exception.  At the same time, it’s still extremely frustrating when people think that just because they’ve paid for a website subscription they should be entitled to each and every single piece of content that same photographer releases whether it’s within the same website, or even when it’s on completely separate websites.

There’s no doubt that this way of thinking has been conditioned by illegal file sharing, particularly with using file lockers like Rapidshare, FileSonic or the recently terminated MegaUpload.  Signup to a file locker like this for 10$/month and get access to loads of illegal, copyright infringing material of multiple websites… It always amuses me reading anonymous boards because some of the posters there seem to think that webmasters or at least the TTLModels webmaster (me) have no idea about these sites and no business being on those sites.  They don’t realize that 15 years ago while they were still sleeping in a cradle I was more or less the first kid in my high school ever using napster, or that 5 years before that I was learning about FTPs and what mp3s even were.  Even as a child I can remember my uncle loading floppy disks onto his commodore64 with funny ‘pirate’ intros and multiple games per disk where typically only one game should reside.   I can’t say that piracy is a complete drawback though I think that any content producer would be better off without piracy, under any circumstance. The only offset to losses taken by piracy is that it does provide a decent amount of promotional means for a website like this one as well.  This offsets the damage piracy does by a small margin, it surely does not equal nor defeat the damage it does… but I’m sure some actual paying subscribers first discovered TTLModels on pirate boards.  Others, from the previous website/network TTLModels used to be on, and others from traditional promotion through search engines and blogs.

Thankfully, I know there are a lot of subscribers to TTLModels regardless of piracy because they actually care about the models themselves, not just the pictures and video content they produce, and know that by subscribing directly on TTLModels they help the site stay alive, and continue to grow.  That’s why the bonuses are positioned in a way that appeals to real site supporters and not to those used to paying 10$/month for an “unlimited” amount of content.  A member that stays subscribed for 3 months isn’t actually paying anything extra at all as many fans of this website and many other websites stay subscribed for 3 months or longer without receiving any kind of additional material.  Here?  Even if you’re 3 months of subscriptions aren’t consecutive, or even if you CANCEL after 3 months, you remain a part of the FSP2 bonus program.

No matter what, there are always going to be people that favor scouring forums to get TTLModels content for free, but they’ll likely be faced with long hours of waiting for someone to upload my content and then hoping they can grab it in time before I have it taken down.  Where as an actual subscriber can download at their own convenience and never have to worry about content not being available.

Overall, I can’t complain here, even with piracy being as rampant as it is (maybe things will change after the Megaupload/Dotcom trial) I am extremely grateful for the amount of true supporters TTLModels and my additional websites have, and have lots of plans for even more websites and additional content to be released for those interested. (hint: Michelle Romanis solo site coming soon)

However, if you’re already a paying supporter/fan of this site, or are thinking of becoming a paying supporter/fan of the site, give yourself a second to compare the quantity, quality and prices of my site(s) compared to others before feeling like you’re being ripped off for paying for additional content.

Thanks to all of TTLModels’, HeidyModel’s and DanielaFlorez’s Real Fans!

As with TTLModels the first 500 members to signup to HeidyModel.com (and also with DanielaFlorez.com) will receive a bonus video. I’ve decided to use a video from a recent shoot today with Heidy and some of her friends. Currently there have been 430 initial signups on Heidy’s site meaning there’s 70 spots left to get the video for free. The video will be released *when 500 members have been reached* Heidy’s 3 friends featured in this video as well as ELEVEN other new girls modeling this week will get the chance to be featured on a new multi-model website, www.teenbelleza.com (there’s nothing there yet).
Andrea, Michelle, and Daniela will also be doing new shoots this week.

This weekend, after suggestions from many members about having the models dance, we   filmed a dance video.  It was sort of a casting/tryout, but also had some familiar faces like Andrea, Daniela, Yesica and Vanessa who I mentioned in the FSP2 update.

Here is a small preview of the video, right click save as:

The regular version of the Dance Video will be available FOR FREE to all FSP1 members.  That means if you’ve ever had paid access on TTLModels you will have access to this video, even if your paid account isn’t currently active.  If you’ve had paid access on TTLModels through FSP, and don’t have FSP-1 activated on your account, leave a comment and you’ll get activated.

Extended Version

An extended version of the Dance Video will be released and will cost 5$.  Priced mainly to cover costs, this video will be well over an hour or two long (exact details at later date), while the regular version might be around 30 minutes.

Just a quick note for everyone that we’ve launched a dedicated website to Daniela Florez!

The site starts with 8 very impressive photosets and 6 captivating videos.  The site will start updating with 1 new picture set and 1 new video per week on March 19th, however you’re invited to signup right away, if you’d like.

Check it out here – www.danielaflorez.com