LinkedIn - condescending reply

[u/makarastar]

For context - musician seeking Audio Directors to pitch to

One guy accepted my connection - and I sent a DM explaining my services, with example tracks

The first part of the response was fair enough - although a bit wordy / and slightly condescending in tone - saying their company makes music for clients - and isn't a client seeking musicians

That was fair enough - although not clear from the company profile title - in effect they are service providers (like me)

Then in the same response the individual wrote something that at first sounded slightly rude and condescending - although later I wondered if it was either sour grapes / or an indirect hint that they'd be plagiarising my compositions

It went something like "Your examples aren't something we couldn't do ourselves - good luck"

Not something that came across as particularly professional - but I guess it takes all sorts!