Dear Contributors,

I�m Eric, I head the team that secures content for 123RF. Thank you for being supportive of our efforts all these years.

As some of you may know, we acquired Pixlr back in April 2017. With the acquisition of Pixlr, we move closer to our group�s vision to create a Creative Ecosystem that�s powered by design, creativity and constant technological innovation. Our aim is to help everyone (creatives, the-not-so creative and businesses) stay relevant and thrive together in this age of the creative economy.

We�re on the brink of yet another exciting project! We�d like to invite you to be a Founding Member Contributor and take part in its creation. With this new platform, we�d like to build a creative community that shares and provide their footage to be used under a Creative Commons Zero (CC0) licence.

What�s in it for you? :-
1. This platform will run on a donation basis.
a. Downloaders may donate any amount to you as an appreciation of your contribution to the community.
b. 100% of the proceeds will go to you.
2. As for now, our new site is still in the midst of development, however, we would like to register your interest in this project.
a. We aim to build video creation tools that everybody can use as part of the site�s unique offering and in the longer term, we will mix in some monetization ideas.
b. Of course, you�ll be a part of that too!

Interested to back this project? Fill up the form below.
Link : https://eric123rf.typeform.com/to/rY3rmb (https://eric123rf.typeform.com/to/rY3rm)

Look at where they are taking stock.  Share in optional donations.  Holy SH!T.

The sad thing is you might actually make more money.

Wow. Lets hope this doesn't take off.

What�s in it for you? :-
1. This platform will run on a donation basis.

That gave me the dry heaves.

Hey guys they are really nice, if you click the link (for the fun of it), they tell you how much they give you... They're the good guys, they'll publish our videos to their free giveaway site... for free!! Wow what a deal!

If we approve your video it'll be published on our new site for free under under the CC0 license.

Woa.. The email looks like a professional kick to the a**

Wow. Lets hope this doesn't take off.

It can only take off if contributors supply them with content. Anyone who is earning money through licensing their videos  would do well to give this a pass (I can't imagine many will, but it'd be great if no one did so it sends a message to other agencies looking around for new ways to "disrupt").

It's fine to have free photo/video/illustration sites as long as the content is not (a) stolen and (b) from people who also sell licenses.

What's not fine is setting up a voluntary donation system for professional content.

Edited to add a link to an earlier thread about them acquiring Pixlr. I went to Pixlr today and it's still using Flash (which I don't have installed and don't use). A review of Pixlr back in the spring noted that Flash use would have to go (not quite dead yet), yet months later it's still there and 123rf is touting yet another new project.

I think they can't really be serious about building any of these businesses and are still looking to be acquired - this is just buzz to make them look better to potential buyers.

I got some images circa 2008 that I'd give away for free, probably not the types of pics they would want but hey, what an exciting opportunity!   

**** you 123rf.

I don't think they're going to get many volunteers.  Maybe some amateur phone shooters with little else to do. 

You'll be surprised how many will give their stuff away and amateur content these days is very good.

Some of it isn't even amateur and there's method behind some of the madness...Unsplash  Brooke Lark 80 food photos of decent quality:

https://unsplash.com/@brookelark

Behind the madness of 'free' is getting people and paid commissions to her Instagram account and pro-photo site (client list):

http://www.cheekykitchen.com/about/

Just another approach from a different angle.

Well being amateur has nothing to do with being able to see quality. Professionals submit garbage and amateurs submit high end stuff. Amateur just means your income is not your main income. Being amateur says nothing about quality, same as professional doesnt mean everything is perfect.

Jeff HK, sailor and during his trips delivering cargo he shoots photos and videos. Amateur I'd say, probably the best time lapse you'll ever watch

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHrCI9eSJGQ

now this is Simply Stunning 
Thanks for sharing !!!