Hashtag’s Jameson Blake issues apology for requesting graphic design in exchange for a ‘shout out’

Responding to the criticism, Jameson apologized to all graphic designers who were thinking that he was degrading their craft “for something as little as a shout out.” (Photo: Jameson Blake/Facebook)

Hashtag’s Jameson Blake issued an apology on Thursday, June 5, after he drawing mixed reactions from netizens when he asked graphic designers for their service in exchange for a “shout out.”

“Any graphic designers here? who’s willing to make me a cover photo/banner for (ex. Youtube, twitch). I need a banner with the username ‘LucidExpress.’ Best one gets a shout out from me,” Jameson wrote in his now-deleted tweet on Wednesday.

Some netizens were outraged by the former “Pinoy Big Brother” housemate’s request, saying he should just pay for the service he was asking because exposure would not help an artist with his or her bills.

Responding to the criticism, Jameson apologized to all graphic designers who were thinking that he was degrading their craft “for something as little as a shout out.”

“I know graphic designing isn’t an easy job and it requires a lot of work. I dd not expect this would become a big issue,” the young actor wrote in an Instagram post.

He then clarified that he was not obligating anyone to make him a banner, instead, he was actually looking for volunteers.

“It was just a favor. Probably a shout out would have done nothing but I could have returned the favor by promoting the art work,” he said.

“Promoting in ways for the art work to be known and exposed and you never know, people would actually like it. But if that’s the case, just simply ignore by tweet. Once again, I’m sorry and I have no intention to look down on graphic designers and their art work,” he continued.

After issuing this remark, several netizens still have different opinions about it, with some saying they understand Jameson’s side and that people should move on from the issue, while others felt that he was unapologetic.