could it also be that DT is outsourcing their reviewers?
i noticed during the holidays, (eg. now the Holy Week to Lent, Passover... or during Christmas,etc..)
there is an unusually increase in stupid rejections.  something I don't notice throughout the rest of the non-festive seasons.
Could this be due to DT,etc... hiring reincarnations of Atilla, lol?

Also, how are reviewers paid? if I mass reject , am I paid the same money as if I conscientiously approve/reject works?
Just curious.
Finally, I know that with IS, IS exclusives review non exclusives images. Most of the rejections (except for one reviewer) are reasonable .  Does DT also have exclusives reviewing non-exclusive contributors?
With IS I can see some prevention of COI  with Scout. But with DT you cannot do this.

could it also be that DT is outsourcing their reviewers?
i noticed during the holidays, (eg. now the Holy Week to Lent, Passover... or during Christmas,etc..)
there is an unusually increase in stupid rejections.  something I don't notice throughout the rest of the non-festive seasons.
Could this be due to DT,etc... hiring reincarnations of Atilla, lol?

Also, how are reviewers paid? if I mass reject , am I paid the same money as if I conscientiously approve/reject works?
Just curious.
Finally, I know that with IS, IS exclusives review non exclusives images. Most of the rejections (except for one reviewer) are reasonable .  Does DT also have exclusives reviewing non-exclusive contributors?
With IS I can see some prevention of COI  with Scout. But with DT you cannot do this.

All reviewers/admins at DT are exclusive to DT.

Patrick.

I must be enjoying the "old port" effect.  I continue to be impressed by DT.  I have not uploaded since hockey season began, but can definitely confirm that my most recent photos (last summer) do not enjoy the same sales of my old photos.  My RPD was $1.86 last month. 

I have this feeling, a subliminal message, that the answer you're really looking for Kone is 'Yes, Dreamstime is dying'.
But I don't know it to be true.
I don't know the answer to that question.

One thing for sure; I certainly don't want them to be.
There are many things that make Dreamstime special. As an all-rounder, in my books, Dreamstime is the best agency I contribute to.
Not perfect, but the best.
I hope they're alive and kicking, and I hope they stay that way for as long as possible.

Did you notice which date the blog post was written?

"Disclaimer: This article was published on April 1st and we kindly ask you to read it accordingly. While it may convey some true data, it also contains false info that was meant only as a pun, joke, trick. We have decided to write it in a more believable manner but truly hope we have not hurt anyone's feelings. Some of the points above are real facts and others are pure invention. "
 

Did you notice which date the blog post was written?

"Disclaimer: This article was published on April 1st and we kindly ask you to read it accordingly. While it may convey some true data, it also contains false info that was meant only as a pun, joke, trick. We have decided to write it in a more believable manner but truly hope we have not hurt anyone's feelings. Some of the points above are real facts and others are pure invention. "
 

It might be a 'joke' but it sure could go a long way to explain the absurd results their system produces. The default sort order results at DT are the worst anywhere, especially after the first page. I really don't understand why they are so smug and self-satisfied about it. Judging by how far they've fallen behind SS and FT it would seem that the buyers aren't that impressed either.

I have this feeling, a subliminal message, that the answer you're really looking for Kone is 'Yes, Dreamstime is dying'.
But I don't know it to be true.
I don't know the answer to that question.

One thing for sure; I certainly don't want them to be.
There are many things that make Dreamstime special. As an all-rounder, in my books, Dreamstime is the best agency I contribute to.
Not perfect, but the best.
I hope they're alive and kicking, and I hope they stay that way for as long as possible.

Hi Eireann,

I don't wish them to die either. All I want is to find the reasons for my failure. I would like to bring them back to place on my list.
They were profitable for me, and are currently profitable, and I only wish that this continues into the future!

Kone

Just to be transparent. 3 posts were removed from this thread to try and keep the discussion about DT and not eachother. 

Subs are the worst thing for RPD...
All my growth projections for a future.... failed....

What could compel the agency to go to the subscription model? Competition??

Subs are the worst thing for RPD...
All my growth projections for a future.... failed....

What could compel the agency to go to the subscription model? Competition??

Nothing forces them to, but as lisafx said they probably feel less competitive and I guess it brings the agency lots of money.

Last 2 months have seen a great improvement for me. Nearly double normal sales with a portfolio of 1500 images (same for shutterstock)

ROFL this thread is funny to me because now last 2 days are 2 of my 3 best days ever - best had an EL and a big day so that's harder to beat.  But on strictly just DLs I have made about $32 in 2 days and only had 2 sub DLs out of about 16.  Avg RPD is like $2 for this week.  It's been CRAZY there the last few days.

Are we still talking about Dreamstime dying?  NO WAY!

Mar 1-20, I averaged $20.60/day on DT... about $.024 per image per day.

Apr 1-20, I've averaged $19.60/day on DT... about $.021 per image per day.

That looks like a dip, but April started with Easter and many people have had spring break for some part of the month.

If this is dying, keep on dying, Dreamstime!

Good for you PowerDroid, I remember the days that I earned as much as you do now.
How big is your port?


@mantonio
I see a slight increase as well but nothing major