Madcow Models | Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Below we have compiled a list of questions, and answers, that we are regularly asked. If your question is not answered here, please contact us.

Questions About Us

What is Madcow Models?

Madcow Models is an online resource and community website for the modeling industry. We provide portfolio hosting, the opportunity to apply for jobs and contact other people within the industry regardless of experience - all for free!

Is Madcow Models an Agency?

No, Madcow Models is a resource and community website. The difference is we do not take any money/commission from the work you may get, we do not represent you, nor do we put you up or forward for work.

So, How Do I Get Work?

There are 3 ways to gain work via the site. The noticeboard, the work forum and messaging users/being messaged. All are free to use as a member of Madcow Models.

Can You Guarantee Me Work?

The quick answer is no, we cannot and will not ever guarantee you will get work. Why can't we? Well, Madcow Models is based upon the idea of users promoting themselves. We give all our users the tools to build an online profile, the ability to contact users and be contacted, we give all users fair and equal access to the noticeboard, work forum and message/PM inbox so what we do, is give you the opportunity to find work for yourself.

You will get out of Madcow Models what you put in. Contribute to the site; keep your profile up to date and have a comprehensive portfolio and you will probably gain a lot.

How Much Does It Cost To Be a Member?

Membership to Madcow Models is free, although we do offer a paid upgrade option. The paid upgrade option allows users to upload up to 100 photos, unlimited access to the noticeboard and unlimited access to their personal inbox.
The free membership limits users to displaying 5 photos, accessing the details to 5 jobs on the noticeboard per day and also limits users to reading 5 new messages per day.

The paid upgrade option is only £3 a month.

Questions About Your Account

What Do I Do Once Ive Signed Up?

Once you've completed the sign up form, you will be sent your login details via email. Although your profile will be pending acceptance, you will be able to log in and use the website. Once you log in, we recommend making sure all your profile details are filled out fully, fill in the "About Me" section and begin uploading your portfolio.

Ive lost or not received my login details, help!

Not a problem, simply click here and either fill in your membership ID or email address that is attached to your profile. Your login details will then be sent to the attached email address.

Please Note: Madcow Models staff do not have access to your password.

I Cant View More Than 5 Jobs, Why?

As much as we would love to make the site completely free, that doesn't pay the bills, so we have to have an paid member option. Free members can view job details but are limited to viewing 5 per day, paid members can view unlimited amounts of jobs per day.
If you're a paid member and still can only view 5 jobs, please contact us by clicking here

I Cant View More Than 5 Messages/PMs, Why?

Free members are limited to reading 5 unread messages per day. Paid members can read an unlimited amount.
If you're a paid member and still can only view 5 messages/PMs, please contact us by clicking here

Why am I Required to Store my Email Address?

We require your valid email address to be saved in the system because, from time to time, we may need to contact you about your profile, the site in general and for many other reasons. Failure to input your email address may lead to your profile being removed.

Why am I Being Messaged by Non-Members

Because we currently only offer memberships to models, photographers and studios - this makes it hard for certain groups of people such as advertisers, agencies and other interested clients from contacting you. By allowing non-members to contact you, this opens your profile up to a wider client base.

If you do not wish to be contacted by non-members, you can switch it off by going here, or clicking "Account Options" when logged in, and un-ticking "Allow messages from non-members".

What is a Username?

If you no longer want to try and remember your unique user ID to log in with, you can input a unique username and use that instead.

How Do I Approve Feedback?

If someone has left you feedback, go to "Your Feedback" click the "Approve" button next to the feedback.
Before feedback is approved, you can only view limited details about the feedback. If, after you've approved the feedback, you feel it is unfair, please contact us or the person who left the feedback.

How Do I Remove My Account?

To remove your account, go to "account options" and scroll to the bottom where you will see a link titled "Remove Madcow Models Account".
Account deletions are permanent, we can not revive your account if you delete it. All of your saved messages, photos and any other stored information will be removed.

Questions About Your Profile

Why Do You Need My DOB?

Madcow Models regularly accepts users under the age of 18, and we also regularly accept users over the age of 18 who are interested in adult work and have adult-rated images. The need to keep these 2 groups of people, requires us to have your DOB to verify your age.

Please Note: Inputting an incorrect, or incomplete date of birth on purpose may lead to account suspension or deletion.

How Do I Upload Photos?

Once logged in, go to "Upload Photo" and click Browse and find the photo on your computer. If your photo is adult rated/topless/classic or artistic nude - we require them to be categorised as such. Failure to do so may result in deletion of that photo. By uploading a photo, you confirm you have either the copyright to the image, or the license/permission by the photographer to do so.

Why Are Only 5 of My Photos Displaying?

Free members are limited to displaying 5 photos in their gallery and on their profile. Paid members can display up to 100.

How Do I Hide A Photo?

To hide a photo,
( 1 ) Go to "Manage photos", or click here,
( 2 ) Find the photo you want to hide,
( 3 ) Click the "Hide this photo" tick box,
( 4 ) Press update.

How Do I Delete A Photo?

To delete a photo,
( 1 ) Go to "Manage photos", or click here,
( 2 ) Find the photo you want to delete,
( 3 ) Click the "Delete this photo" link.

How Do I Add A Photo To My Profile?

To add a photo to your profile which is already in your gallery,
( 1 ) Go to "Manage photos", or click here,
( 2 ) Find the photo you want to add to your profile,
( 3 ) Click the "Display on photo" tick box,
( 4 ) Click Update.

To add a photo you haven't yet uploaded,
( 1 ) Go to "Upload Photo",
( 2 ) Click Browse and find the photo on your computer,
( 3 ) Click "Display this on my profile",
( 4 ) Fill out the rest of the details as required,
( 5 ) Click Add Photo.

Questions About Users Profiles

How Do I Add Feedback To Another User?

To add feedback to a user,
( 1 ) Go to their profile,
( 2 ) Click Add Feedback,
( 3 ) Leave your feedback,
( 4 ) The user will then be alerted that they have new feedback.

How Do I Send A Message To Another User?

To send a message to a user,
( 1 ) Go to their profile,
( 2 ) Click Send a Message,
( 3 ) Fill in the boxes,
( 4 ) Click Send and they will be alerted that they have a new message.

What Is "Save This User"?

Save a User is a feature that allows you to save a users profile, for quick access. With over 1000 users, it can be tedious having to keep looking for someone so saving a user gets rid of the need to do so.

The "Saved Users" panel also allows you to add a note about that user, these notes are private and can not be read by anyone else, including the saved user.

Questions About The Forums

What Are The Stars Next To The Titles For?

The stars allow you to save and un-save threads. To save a thread, click the star and it will turn gold. To un-save a thread, click the star and it will turn grey.
To view your saved threads, click "My Saved Threads". This will show you your saved threads for that forum.

How Do I Start A New Thread?

At the top of each forum is a button that says "New thread" - click that. This will take you to a new page where you can start a new thread.

How Do I Post a Reply?

At the bottom of each thread is a reply box, simply type your reply in there.

How Do I Quote/Bold/Italics Text?

Italics and Bold
Text can easily put into italics, or bold, by highlighting the text in your posting box and then clicking the "B" or "I" buttons.

Quoting Another Post
Above every post is a link that says "Quote [Model Name]", clicking this link will insert the quoting code into your posting box. If you want to quote a specific part of their post, highlight that part of the text and then press the quote button.

For further help with the forum, on every single reply box there is a "posting help" link.

Im a Free Member, Can I Post In The Forums?

Yes, absolutely. There are no limitations for free members regarding the forums.

General Questions

How Do I Know Which Jobs Are Active?

All the jobs on the jobs board are active, unless stated otherwise in the text.

Why Do I Keep Moving On The User Listings?

The user listings are ordered by the last log in. So anyone who has logged in after you, will appear above you. This is to prevent users who aren't serious about modeling, and therefore don't log in often, from getting loads more messages than those are are serious about it.

Why Do Some Profiles Have TopModel, TopPromo etc?

Madcow Models offer 2 types of membership, Top and Free membership. Users with Top membership have the Top Member graphic on their profile, and next to their posts on the forum.

There is no difference between TopModel, TopPromo, TopPhotographer or TopStudio - they simply indicate that the member has the Top membership.

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