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« Reply #875 on: March 16, 2011, 21:20 »
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http://www.istockphoto.com/forum_messages.php?threadid=314342&messageid=6107312

JJ is writing and promises to post about the search issue. I am (literally) holding my breath. I so look forward to his posts :)


« Reply #876 on: March 16, 2011, 21:23 »
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Yep they Banned Curt Pickens. Yep thats me !! Oh well. Sometimes the truth hurts. I need a break from that caompany anyhow. Now to do more research on other sites.

« Reply #877 on: March 16, 2011, 21:33 »
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« Reply #878 on: March 16, 2011, 21:35 »
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Yep they Banned Curt Pickens. Yep thats me !! Oh well. Sometimes the truth hurts. I need a break from that caompany anyhow. Now to do more research on other sites.

So, you're Curt? If so I was enjoying your posts . . .

« Reply #879 on: March 16, 2011, 21:43 »
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http://www.istockphoto.com/forum_messages.php?threadid=314342&messageid=6107482

JJ's message. I'm sorry, but didn't it basically just say, "Trust me" ??? I really don't see anything different.

« Reply #880 on: March 16, 2011, 21:54 »
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http://www.istockphoto.com/forum_messages.php?threadid=314342&messageid=6107482

JJ's message. I'm sorry, but didn't it basically just say, "Trust me" ??? I really don't see anything different.


More, as gostwyck put it, misty-eyed meanderings. LOL

And clearly, searching "mountain" *should* return an empty picture frame as the first result. No, no bug there.  ::)

(Oh god, I just finished reading that and threw up a little in my mouth - do they really think people will buy that?)
« Last Edit: March 16, 2011, 21:57 by caspixel »

« Reply #881 on: March 16, 2011, 22:00 »
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Yep they Banned Curt Pickens. Yep thats me !! Oh well. Sometimes the truth hurts. I need a break from that caompany anyhow. Now to do more research on other sites.

So, you're Curt? If so I was enjoying your posts . . .

Well I'm glad you enjoyed them. :)  I never was one to hold my tongue. And see where it got me !!!  Actually feels like a ton lifted from my back.

« Reply #882 on: March 16, 2011, 22:16 »
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More of the sincere and passionate JJ.  

This is big, this is great, we're going to win you back, we're passionate about the Istock community.   [violins swirling] But you need to give it a chance...

We've said all this before, but this time gosh darn it, this time we mean it.  Oh and please don't sue or audit us, cause that would not be in the spirit of the great pre-September 7, 2010 istock family that we care so much about as we rip it apart.  Oh and were not going to give you back the percentage we took away, so the return of that spirit will depend on some contests for a camera back, some new type of bling, and mouse pads, lots of them.  

I'm tearing up so much I don't know how I've been able to write this.   :P

Oh and he's getting the knives out for tomorrow about the "no best match bugs here" features that is producing unintended results?  Who is he going to stab?  Is somebody in IT resisting the idea of putting out useful code?    Why not test it better then cutting loose afterward?


  
« Last Edit: March 17, 2011, 00:05 by Sadstock »

« Reply #883 on: March 16, 2011, 22:31 »
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Quote
JJRD
And what is critical to understand is that we always keep a severe and rational eye on Best Match with the interests of contributors and clients alike. We are all in this together and we want to assist you in licensing as many relevant assets as possible... for the benefit of all involved.


OK, that made me gag.  ::) Love the new words learned: severe, rational, robust, assets.
« Last Edit: March 16, 2011, 22:33 by cclapper »

« Reply #884 on: March 17, 2011, 02:44 »
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Yep they Banned Curt Pickens. Yep thats me !! Oh well. Sometimes the truth hurts. I need a break from that caompany anyhow. Now to do more research on other sites.

Looks like this forum will be going from strength to strength... when's PeskyMonkey coming on board? :P

Back on topic, did anyone notice a problem with XXL sizes (poss. XXXL as well, haven't checked) on file pages? It shows as first in the size list, before XS, with no pixel dimensions given.

traveler1116

« Reply #885 on: March 17, 2011, 04:08 »
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^Send a mail to contributor relations. 

Different note, I just had some files rejected as editorial that said I should remove logos and resubmit as regular RF but the photos were of paintings that I think are not nearly old enough to be public domain, what am I supposed to make of that?  It's funny after all the images of things in the public domain being rejected for copyright I get this.

ShadySue

  • There is a crack in everything
« Reply #886 on: March 17, 2011, 05:24 »
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Yep they Banned Curt Pickens. Yep thats me !! Oh well. Sometimes the truth hurts. I need a break from that caompany anyhow. Now to do more research on other sites.
Welcome to the Happy Land of the LOBOtomised.
« Last Edit: March 17, 2011, 07:31 by ShadySue »

« Reply #887 on: March 17, 2011, 07:03 »
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Oh God! JJRD's putting his arse on the line again:
"Now, let me be crystal clear: if you are seeing some of your recent uploads showing up in strange places at this very moment... it is simply and absolutely unacceptable.

Never was this project intended to produce that result.

I will be the one fighting first thing in the morning at HQ to have this solved... and knives will be flying.

Yes, I am putting my ass on the line here... and if I may add, I am enjoying it.

Because I care, have always cared. "

I think I'm going to vomit......

rubyroo

« Reply #888 on: March 17, 2011, 07:07 »
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Where is that in the forum?  I just want to check which 'project' it refers to...

« Reply #889 on: March 17, 2011, 07:19 »
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Where is that in the forum?  I just want to check which 'project' it refers to...


See this message http://www.istockphoto.com/forum_messages.php?threadid=314342&messageid=6107482

rubyroo

« Reply #890 on: March 17, 2011, 07:25 »
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Thanks BT... that's a confident statement isn't it?  Only time will tell... but I think it's all been too much for so many that what's lost is lost.   It'll be a long time before someone feels confident about an extraordinary sales day, for one thing.

traveler1116

« Reply #891 on: March 17, 2011, 07:51 »
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Oh God! JJRD's putting his arse on the line again:
"Now, let me be crystal clear: if you are seeing some of your recent uploads showing up in strange places at this very moment... it is simply and absolutely unacceptable.

Never was this project intended to produce that result.

I will be the one fighting first thing in the morning at HQ to have this solved... and knives will be flying.

Yes, I am putting my ass on the line here... and if I may add, I am enjoying it.

Because I care, have always cared. "

I think I'm going to vomit......

Is the code written by Getty?
« Last Edit: March 17, 2011, 08:10 by traveler1116 »

« Reply #892 on: March 17, 2011, 08:16 »
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I'm still trying to work out what it means when he says they are aiming to restore trust but not the same kind of trust as before.
How many kinds of trust are there?

ShadySue

  • There is a crack in everything
« Reply #893 on: March 17, 2011, 08:21 »
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I'm still trying to work out what it means when he says they are aiming to restore trust but not the same kind of trust as before.
How many kinds of trust are there?
On iStock, editorial is really editorial-lite (TM, sjlocke)
So maybe 'Stock trust = 'trust-lite'.
« Last Edit: March 17, 2011, 08:40 by ShadySue »

rubyroo

« Reply #894 on: March 17, 2011, 08:30 »
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LOL @ Trust-lite  :D
« Last Edit: March 17, 2011, 08:33 by rubyroo »

« Reply #895 on: March 17, 2011, 08:54 »
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Finally caught up on this thread.  Missed the part about the PP royalties being tied to RC even though their downloads aren't. 

lisafx

« Reply #896 on: March 17, 2011, 09:31 »
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Yep they Banned Curt Pickens. Yep thats me !! Oh well. Sometimes the truth hurts. I need a break from that caompany anyhow. Now to do more research on other sites.

Wow.  Sorry to hear that Curt.  You were one of the few left willing to point out when the emperor was wearing no clothes.

Glad to have you over here though :)

lisafx

« Reply #897 on: March 17, 2011, 09:42 »
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Apparently new uploads are no longer automatically available for EL.  If I could find my control panel I would re-select ELs for my whole port every time I got new images approved. 

But I have no idea where the control panel has been hidden away.  Can someone tell me?  Thanks!

« Reply #898 on: March 17, 2011, 09:43 »
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@Curt

my sympathies. But most forum bans are temporary, they are more of a time out to take a step back and refocus. The world is bigger than istock :-)

Also keep in mind that the istock forums are very diverse and not everyone has the same type of humour. Some artists are extremely sensitive and read "critical" language as strong insults, not just on istock, but on themselves. They will then complain to the moderators. Other contributors, especially those with poorer English language skills, will just avoid the forums alltogether if they see "all that emotion". And it is not just the exclusives that withdraw. I live in Germany so the very direct "in your face talk" suits me fine, but people from other countries or cultures react differently.

Moderators have to find a balance to allow as many people as possible to take part in the forums. Plus its a company forum, not a free for all student board.

FWIW, I hope you have fun here in the meantime and can get in touch with Lobo, when the time is right.

« Reply #899 on: March 17, 2011, 10:06 »
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Totally agree with Leontura with regards to Istock new search:  :(
http://www.istockphoto.com/forum_messages.php?threadid=314342&page=19

"Illustration of a mod boy who drive an italian motor scooter smoking a cigarette" is now higher for "London" than a high selling London skyline. There is nothing London in that image. Even a Chicago skyline is higher. I find it hard to believe that this was tested properly."  :( :( :(


 

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