Post by: offisapup on June 14, 2022, 10:04
"We hope you're well. You may have noticed a Free Images link on our header - well, that's because we're working on a new section on 123RF.com.
About a decade ago, we had a Free Images section on 123RF whereby contributors could choose images from their portfolios and offer it up for free. It drove traffic, exposure and purchase consideration to the Contributor’s portfolio.
Today, we're reviving this initiative and we hope that you’d be a part of this too!
Here’s what you can expect:
1. Portfolio Exposure!
Similar Images from the paid section will be displayed to drive traffic and consideration to paid content and soon to your own portfolio as well. We’re also building in new and exciting portfolio features. So stay tuned for more from us.
2. Easy uploads!
You can upload or pick images to be included into the Free section. We’ve written up a guideline on how you can do that!
3. Monetization!
As we build monetization programs on top of this offering, you'll receive a share as well 😉
4. #FeelsGood
And most important of all, it’s all about giving back to the community!
Need more information? Visit 123RF’s Free Images section or email us at [email protected].
We are looking forward to what you could offer and together we can reward our community for their appreciation of our work for all these years. Let’s create and share!
Sincerely,
The 123RF Submission Team"
Post by: f8 on June 14, 2022, 11:03
Post by: Justanotherphotographer on June 14, 2022, 11:43
...LOL, okay
3. Monetization!
As we build monetization programs on top of this offering, you'll receive a share as well 😉
...
Post by: Jo Ann Snover on June 14, 2022, 11:50
FWIW, for anyone considering participation, my take on this is that 123rf is circling the drain and the idea of any contributor benefit coming about from them belatedly joining the giveaway trend is pure fantasy. YMMV.
Post by: Firn on June 14, 2022, 12:15
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4. #FeelsGood
No, it doesn't. Getting paid for my work feels good though.
Post by: Sean Locke Photography on June 14, 2022, 13:09
Post by: Mantis on June 14, 2022, 14:03
And most important of all, it’s all about giving back to the community!
Really bold comment since we have been the only ones ever giving…..well, losing royalties….across the board and now it’s time to give back? Thank you sir, may I have another.
Post by: Mimi the Cat on June 14, 2022, 14:57
Where do I sign up! Do I get a free unicorn ::)
123rf Morons ;D
Post by: Uncle Pete on June 14, 2022, 15:47
WOW!! Portfolio Exposure! #feels good! Easy uploads!
Where do I sign up! Do I get a free unicorn ::)
123rf Morons ;D
Thank you for covering my thoughts. I was just so excited about all the things I could afford with that Free Exposure, I couldn't type fast enough.
🤭
What exposure will buy... (https://i.postimg.cc/G3Fxr9z8/barrel-50-color.gif)
Post by: Milleflore on June 14, 2022, 15:52
Post by: Uncle Pete on June 14, 2022, 15:57
Not a good sign. They've been struggling for a while. Possibly will be gone by the end of the year or bought by someone else.
Being bought by someone else would be good news for 123RF. There have been some others who didn't have enough material or interesting resources to have anyone want to buy them. If 123RF is all the same old stock photos from the same old artists, and that's all pretty much on all the bigger sites... they have nothing of value to sell.
As for struggling for a while, my opinion is, they have been struggling forever. ;) I'm surprised they are still around.
Post by: Milleflore on June 14, 2022, 16:03
Not a good sign. They've been struggling for a while. Possibly will be gone by the end of the year or bought by someone else.
Being bought by someone else would be good news for 123RF. There have been some others who didn't have enough material or interesting resources to have anyone want to buy them. If 123RF is all the same old stock photos from the same old artists, and that's all pretty much on all the bigger sites... they have nothing of value to sell.
As for struggling for a while, my opinion is, they have been struggling forever. ;) I'm surprised they are still around.
Yes! lol (re being bought by some else).
They used to be a good agency for me. There was a time a few years ago when they were my best mid-tier agency. I even used to sell videos on there - before they got rid of that. But they have been sliding down into oblivion ever since.
Post by: Justanotherphotographer on June 15, 2022, 01:54
Yes! lol (re being bought by some else).
They used to be a good agency for me. There was a time a few years ago when they were my best mid-tier agency. I even used to sell videos on there - before they got rid of that. But they have been sliding down into oblivion ever since.
Same, they were growing for me year on year for ages and even paid an unheard of 50%+ on the higher tiers. When people complained about them I'd always sing their praises. Then I started having technical difficulties with my portfolio a few years ago (images disappearing) and sales tanked overnight never to recover. After dealing with their contributor and tech support my eyes have been opened. They must be operating on a shoe string over there.
Post by: Wilm on June 15, 2022, 02:35
I once had 100 downloads per month with an RPD of $1. So that was never particularly worth mentioning. However, for me over the years better than Dreamstime. In the meantime, I'm at a little over 30 downloads with an RPD of $0.5. Ultimately, nothing more comes in there anyway. Let's see how long they survive. The free collection won't save them either.
Post by: Fairplay on June 15, 2022, 03:12
Post by: Noedelhap on June 15, 2022, 03:57
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4. #FeelsGood
And most important of all, it’s all about giving back to the community!
*vomits*
Post by: Ukko on June 15, 2022, 03:59
Post by: thx9000 on June 15, 2022, 04:15
And yes, if you're still with 123rf and the likes you deserve this kind of treatment
Post by: Schadenfreude on June 15, 2022, 08:32
Like a proctology exam.
Post by: Unamas on June 15, 2022, 13:08
Post by: Milleflore on June 15, 2022, 13:09
Yes! lol (re being bought by some else).
They used to be a good agency for me. There was a time a few years ago when they were my best mid-tier agency. I even used to sell videos on there - before they got rid of that. But they have been sliding down into oblivion ever since.
Same, they were growing for me year on year for ages and even paid an unheard of 50%+ on the higher tiers. When people complained about them I'd always sing their praises. Then I started having technical difficulties with my portfolio a few years ago (images disappearing) and sales tanked overnight never to recover. After dealing with their contributor and tech support my eyes have been opened. They must be operating on a shoe string over there.
That makes sense.
Post by: Brasilnut on June 15, 2022, 19:26
https://brutallyhonestmicrostock.com/2022/06/16/top-5-agency-exciting-news-announcements/
Post by: pancaketom on June 15, 2022, 22:14
Post by: deadly_splash on June 18, 2022, 02:34
"I agree to fully defend and indemnify 123RF, its employees, directors, and officers and anyone else associated with 123RF, and each of their successors, licensees, and assigns free and harmless from any and all claims, liabilities, costs, losses, damages, or expenses, including attorneys' fees and expenses, arising from the breach of the warranty above."
Post by: Cleop6atra on August 01, 2022, 12:42
Post by: sgoodwin4813 on August 01, 2022, 15:28
(fortunately it is easy to opt out but you have to do it before Aug. 18th)
Post by: kuriouskat on August 02, 2022, 03:15
For newly updated content, you will be able to choose a catch-all setting to include these uploads into PLUS. However, we’re prioritizing content that has been unsold into PLUS. Hence, we may relax or change the criteria and allow newer content into PLUS in the near future.
It implies that only older, unsold content will be included unless I select otherwise, but on checking the content that was approved within the last 24 hours, it's all opted in.
So I've checked closely on my 'manage content' page and 456 pages of commercial images are included in Plus and Premium, and only 2 pages are labelled as Premium only.
So I'm opted in by default, haven't had any emails, and I'm only aware of this because I logged in to check approval status.
No thanks, 123RF - you can pay me like Adobe does, or count me out. That, or guarantee a minimum earning per download, as 50% of an unstated amount is much too vague for my liking.
Post by: Justanotherphotographer on August 02, 2022, 03:35
Recommend everyone logs in and navigates there as you may not be told and there is a short window for opting out.
Post by: rushay on August 02, 2022, 03:47
Post by: biibii on August 02, 2022, 06:33
Post by: pancaketom on August 02, 2022, 13:08
Everyone who doesn't want to give away their work should log in and opt out.
Post by: emjaysmith on August 02, 2022, 13:22
Post by: Rage on August 02, 2022, 13:32
How long till they charge us to sell pics,
Post by: Wilm on August 03, 2022, 02:56
Where can I find the location for opt out?
Post by: RalfLiebhold on August 03, 2022, 03:07
I wonder why I did not get this e-mail from 123rf. I also can't find any information about this topic anywhere on the website.
Where can I find the location for opt out?
Wilm, go to "Konto-Einstellungen" and then "Preference Settings"
Post by: Wilm on August 03, 2022, 03:57
I wonder why I did not get this e-mail from 123rf. I also can't find any information about this topic anywhere on the website.
Where can I find the location for opt out?
Wilm, go to "Konto-Einstellungen" and then "Preference Settings"
Thanks a lot, Ralf! :)
Post by: Schadenfreude on August 03, 2022, 09:45
Good lord, who asks for these changes??????
Post by: photodave on August 03, 2022, 15:50
I've sent them two emails requesting closure and so far I've had no response.
Many thanks
Photodave
Post by: VSargues on August 04, 2022, 06:58
Post by: Cleop6atra on August 04, 2022, 09:03
Post by: photodave on August 04, 2022, 09:29
I've emailed them and got the response how to do it. However, if you haven't reached your minimum payout then they will not pay you. But I think I will go ahead and close it anyway, I have only 25$ left so it will take me years to reach minimum payout. And I don't feel that my portfolio is safe there.
I’m half way to pay out so I was hoping that they would of paid that out. Being blanked by whoever is at the end of their contributor email doesn’t give me much confidence in them.
Post by: Cleop6atra on August 04, 2022, 12:39
"Please also note that your balance earnings will be forfeited based on our agreement policy which you have accepted during the account registration."
I think I'm gonna close account anyway, I don't wanna risk my portfolio being for free, especially in such a small and unsuccessful agency. Plus my whole batch was rejected recently, because I couldn't select "editorial". And on top of that signing every single time that "I agree to fully defend and indemnify 123RF..." is quite worrying.
Post by: photodave on August 04, 2022, 13:21
Unfortunately this is what they said:
"Please also note that your balance earnings will be forfeited based on our agreement policy which you have accepted during the account registration."
I think I'm gonna close account anyway, I don't wanna risk my portfolio being for free, especially in such a small and unsuccessful agency. Plus my whole batch was rejected recently, because I couldn't select "editorial". And on top of that signing every single time that "I agree to fully defend and indemnify 123RF..." is quite worrying.
Thanks for the information, I appreciate it.
Luckily I don’t have many images uploaded to them and I’ll now stop uploading any further photos.
Many thanks
Photodave
Post by: trek on August 08, 2022, 20:15
Post by: Pacesetter on August 09, 2022, 02:54
Post by: kuriouskat on August 09, 2022, 04:20
I also have lost the editorial option for submissions.
Post by: Thomas from France on August 11, 2022, 02:53
Next payout, i’m gone !
Post by: tupungato on August 16, 2022, 07:41
Post by: f8 on August 16, 2022, 10:20
Post by: hatman12 on August 16, 2022, 21:42
Post by: emjaysmith on August 17, 2022, 06:10
Post by: Anyka on August 18, 2022, 01:21
Post by: trek on August 18, 2022, 06:19
I opted out immediately, but that was for future uploads - can't find how to opt out for the 10.000 previous uploads?
Go to manage content and open the accepted folder. You should see a opt out button for existing content. Then check back later and manually edit/change the shots that failed to change.
Post by: gnirtS on August 22, 2022, 17:30
How can i easily change 1190 pages of images to premium not plus?
All i can see is "select all" which does 20 images at a time so that process would take me hours or days. Is there a better select all?
Post by: 50% on August 23, 2022, 11:29
Only just noticed this and not received an email at all.I have the same problem If there is no easy solution I will delete my Portfolio!
How can i easily change 1190 pages of images to premium not plus?
All i can see is "select all" which does 20 images at a time so that process would take me hours or days. Is there a better select all?
Post by: 50% on August 23, 2022, 11:31
Post by: gnirtS on August 23, 2022, 13:18
No reply yet.
I've been away, not logged in for a few weeks and received no email about this account change (the first i noticed was on here) before it was too late to opt out.
Ultimately i'd rather not delete but will do if i cant get a bulk opt out. 123 only earn a few hundred dollars a year so although the cash is "nice" it doesnt make up for the reduction elsewhere as a result of things being free so deletion is better.
Post by: hellou on August 23, 2022, 14:09
Post by: gnirtS on August 23, 2022, 16:59
And i can only transfer 1 page at a time (20 images). That'll take a long time to do 1196 pages....
Post by: hellou on August 23, 2022, 18:06
what and they not even asked us. Iam out. bye 123rf
Post by: Pacesetter on August 23, 2022, 23:14
Post by: wollwerth on August 24, 2022, 09:48
Post by: Delphine on August 25, 2022, 02:58
I tried to change a few pages of images from Plus to Premium. It seems to work ("content has been updated") but it's been 24 hours and all my portfolio is still in Plus.
Anyway I have to many images to do it manually. I sent them a message that I want everything removed from Plus by the end of the week or I delete my portofolio.
Post by: sgoodwin4813 on August 25, 2022, 09:18
Post by: Justanotherphotographer on August 28, 2022, 02:41
I opted out when they sent the e-mail, but just checked and it said I was opted in for new uploads! Not that I plan to ever upload to them again but it's still annoying since I had opted out. Now I can't figure out how to tell if my whole portfolio was opted out of Plus as I requested or if they just ignored that.
So p*ssed about this; they did the same to me. I started a new thread in case people think they have already opted out so this thread is old news.