Usually I'm happy if the promoter is respectful and doesn't act like they're doing me some grand favor by extending me the privledge of a booking. Once the opposite of what I expected seem to become more of a norm, I was happier playing that party in the woods or basement every now and then while spending more time in the studio. I can somewhat agree on the notion that you get what you deserve given the ability to research people on the internet. But, at the same time, it in no way justifies negative treatment and, personally, most of the crap I see about promoters on the internet is usually posted by rival promoters.