Author Topic: Fotolia D-Day (Deactivation Day) - May,1 (Read 309542 times)

ArtesiaWells · « **Reply #1300 on:** May 22, 2014, 11:38 »

Quote from: Beppe Grillo on May 22, 2014, 07:57

Quote from: HerMajesty on May 22, 2014, 05:43
I wonder what's the take on this situation in other companies. If people are able to boycott a site and take a significant amount of images down that should give them something to think about and how to avoid a similar fate.

Yes, but do the other sites know about DPC and the deactivation from the contributors?

I think they do - Agefotostock's CEO Alfonso Gutierrez was aware. He is also president of CEPIC for what that is worth. I am sure the business are in touch when something like this starts whirling around.

Here he is on LinkedIn if someone feels tempted to ask.
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/alfonso-gutierrez/6/609/222

Shelma1 · « **Reply #1301 on:** May 22, 2014, 11:44 »

Quote from: Pixart on May 22, 2014, 09:40

We need a publicist. Someone to send out press releases to techcrunch and the nytimes (?) "Artists Revolt". There is a story here. (And a backstory with Istock Dday) They just need to know that they want it!

Well, I can write a press release, and we can pay to distribute it. I've never used a service like this before, though, so not sure how effective it is. PR firms pay for placement, I believe.

http://lp.prweb.com

BaldricksTrousers · « **Reply #1302 on:** May 22, 2014, 11:53 »

Quote from: Shelma1 on May 22, 2014, 11:44

Quote from: Pixart on May 22, 2014, 09:40
We need a publicist. Someone to send out press releases to techcrunch and the nytimes (?) "Artists Revolt". There is a story here. (And a backstory with Istock Dday) They just need to know that they want it!

Well, I can write a press release, and we can pay to distribute it. I've never used a service like this before, though, so not sure how effective it is. PR firms pay for placement, I believe.

http://lp.prweb.com

I think you would do better selecting target publications and submitting a release directly to the appropriate desk or individual. Unfortunately places where Fotolia advertises may not show much interest, though a neutral-sounding article might slip through.

gbalex · « **Reply #1303 on:** May 22, 2014, 12:03 »

Quote from: Pixart on May 22, 2014, 09:40

We need a publicist. Someone to send out press releases to techcrunch and the nytimes (?) "Artists Revolt". There is a story here. (And a backstory with Istock Dday) They just need to know that they want it!

DPC has been using prnewswire, the cost are minimal. It is common for companies to use it to spread company promotional info.

https://ireach.prnewswire.com/orders/price-options.aspx

gbalex · « **Reply #1304 on:** May 22, 2014, 12:24 »

Quote from: Ron on May 21, 2014, 09:36

I makes me sick to the gills that Gbalex uses this thread about FT/DPC for his own agenda to rile up the troops against SS where a lot of people in the Russian community are happily selling their work.

Being anonymous talking about having Russian balls. Are you fecking joking me.

You are entitled to your own honest opinion, just as I am entitled to express my own.

You spend an inordinate amount of time worring about who I am and making comments that vilify my point of view. I would expect this from a gatekeeper shill. As usual your comments coinside with your agenda to vilify, distract, discredit, refruit and suppress the facts.

Ron · « **Reply #1305 on:** May 22, 2014, 12:27 »

I have no agenda. Period.

roede-orm · « **Reply #1306 on:** May 23, 2014, 00:38 »

Just to mention it. Fotolia also offers videos, DPC does not. This makes also a part of the difference.

pictureman75 · « **Reply #1307 on:** May 23, 2014, 01:09 »

... don't forget Infinite Collection!

mayaartist · « **Reply #1308 on:** May 23, 2014, 13:21 »

I've deleted all my images on 1 of May. And Yesterday, I closed my account on Fotolia. I feel good.

pkphotos · « **Reply #1309 on:** May 23, 2014, 23:17 »

DPC 19/5/14 21/5/14 24/5/14

ANIMALS 1058615 1050740 1026113
NATURE 3498867 3491283 3475332
PEOPLE 2643565 2639228 2647552
BUSINESS 2956605 2949852 2932357
TRANSPORT 348705 348092 347936
MEDICAL 388809 387119 383001
SPORT 885643 884704 883388
FASHION 1431000 1429219 1422145
UNDERWATER 73364 72925 72956

A couple of categories up but most down. I see now DPC have caved and are offering $50 extended licenses. That kind of makes a mockery of their catch line '$1 An Image Always'. Just a farce to try and suck in gullible contributors.

Justanotherphotographer · « **Reply #1310 on:** May 24, 2014, 01:38 »

How can they be allowed to still have a message saying "100,000+ new images every week" on the site? Numbers have been dropping for weeks. Someone needs to get on to the BBB about false advertising

PZF · « **Reply #1311 on:** May 24, 2014, 02:00 »

Great news!

Re press releases - the glitch is how to avoid giving yet more publicity. Artists angry about really exciting new site which makes it easy for everyone to get great value photos, legally, for their website, blog etc.......

Svetlana · « **Reply #1312 on:** May 24, 2014, 04:18 »

Interesting changes in yesterday's and today's stats on DPC (+21,798 ... -17,026... -14,652).
The latest number is on top of the list (Moscow time):

Date and time Images on DPC Change
24-05-2014 13:08:55   21,683,460   -14,652
24-05-2014 12:08:58   21,698,112   -4,736
24-05-2014 09:08:57   21,702,848   -13
24-05-2014 08:08:55   21,702,861   -9
24-05-2014 07:08:57   21,702,870   17
24-05-2014 04:08:59   21,702,853   101
24-05-2014 03:08:56   21,702,752   -17,026
24-05-2014 01:08:59   21,719,778   -6,960
24-05-2014 00:08:54   21,726,738   -3,706
23-05-2014 22:08:59   21,730,444   -522
23-05-2014 19:09:00   21,730,966   21,798
23-05-2014 17:08:55   21,709,168   4,599
23-05-2014 16:08:57   21,704,569   5,314
23-05-2014 14:09:00   21,699,255   369
23-05-2014 13:08:54   21,698,886   19
23-05-2014 12:08:57   21,698,867   545
23-05-2014 11:08:55   21,698,322   -126
23-05-2014 09:08:59   21,698,448   -1,672
23-05-2014 08:08:55   21,700,120   109
23-05-2014 07:08:58   21,700,011   404
23-05-2014 04:08:59   21,699,607   533
23-05-2014 03:08:53   21,699,074   439
23-05-2014 01:08:58   21,698,635   851

r2d2 · « **Reply #1313 on:** May 24, 2014, 06:31 »

Quote from: Svetlana on May 24, 2014, 04:18

Interesting changes in yesterday's and today's stats on DPC (+21,798 ... -17,026... -14,652).
The latest number is on top of the list (Moscow time):

Date and time Images on DPC Change
24-05-2014 13:08:55   21,683,460   -14,652
24-05-2014 12:08:58   21,698,112   -4,736
24-05-2014 09:08:57   21,702,848   -13
24-05-2014 08:08:55   21,702,861   -9
24-05-2014 07:08:57   21,702,870   17
24-05-2014 04:08:59   21,702,853   101
24-05-2014 03:08:56   21,702,752   -17,026
24-05-2014 01:08:59   21,719,778   -6,960
24-05-2014 00:08:54   21,726,738   -3,706
23-05-2014 22:08:59   21,730,444   -522
23-05-2014 19:09:00   21,730,966   21,798
23-05-2014 17:08:55   21,709,168   4,599
23-05-2014 16:08:57   21,704,569   5,314
23-05-2014 14:09:00   21,699,255   369
23-05-2014 13:08:54   21,698,886   19
23-05-2014 12:08:57   21,698,867   545
23-05-2014 11:08:55   21,698,322   -126
23-05-2014 09:08:59   21,698,448   -1,672
23-05-2014 08:08:55   21,700,120   109
23-05-2014 07:08:58   21,700,011   404
23-05-2014 04:08:59   21,699,607   533
23-05-2014 03:08:53   21,699,074   439
23-05-2014 01:08:58   21,698,635   851

looks as FT would fight with us.
But we are stronger.
We not only prevent the DPC grows we also press DPC down.

Thanks to all who make this possible!

We need to stay tuned.

Mantis · « **Reply #1314 on:** May 24, 2014, 07:38 »

Quote from: R2D2 on May 24, 2014, 06:31

Quote from: Svetlana on May 24, 2014, 04:18
Interesting changes in yesterday's and today's stats on DPC (+21,798 ... -17,026... -14,652).
The latest number is on top of the list (Moscow time):

Date and time Images on DPC Change
24-05-2014 13:08:55   21,683,460   -14,652
24-05-2014 12:08:58   21,698,112   -4,736
24-05-2014 09:08:57   21,702,848   -13
24-05-2014 08:08:55   21,702,861   -9
24-05-2014 07:08:57   21,702,870   17
24-05-2014 04:08:59   21,702,853   101
24-05-2014 03:08:56   21,702,752   -17,026
24-05-2014 01:08:59   21,719,778   -6,960
24-05-2014 00:08:54   21,726,738   -3,706
23-05-2014 22:08:59   21,730,444   -522
23-05-2014 19:09:00   21,730,966   21,798
23-05-2014 17:08:55   21,709,168   4,599
23-05-2014 16:08:57   21,704,569   5,314
23-05-2014 14:09:00   21,699,255   369
23-05-2014 13:08:54   21,698,886   19
23-05-2014 12:08:57   21,698,867   545
23-05-2014 11:08:55   21,698,322   -126
23-05-2014 09:08:59   21,698,448   -1,672
23-05-2014 08:08:55   21,700,120   109
23-05-2014 07:08:58   21,700,011   404
23-05-2014 04:08:59   21,699,607   533
23-05-2014 03:08:53   21,699,074   439
23-05-2014 01:08:58   21,698,635   851

looks as FT would fight with us.
But we are stronger.
We not only prevent the DPC grows we also press DPC down.

Thanks to all who make this possible!

We need to ~~stay tuned~~ keep pushing artists who are in DPC to get out.

Mantis · « **Reply #1315 on:** May 24, 2014, 07:57 »

Quote from: Anyka on May 24, 2014, 07:44

Quote from: Mantis on May 24, 2014, 07:38
We need to ~~stay tuned~~ keep pushing artists who are in DPC to get out.

(almost) agree! Just replace "pushing" by "informing" ?

Yes, mush better.

Jo Ann Snover · « **Reply #1316 on:** May 24, 2014, 11:46 »

https://twitter.com/DollarPhotoClub/status/469815178574696448

I don't think the issues are in any way resolved - so I tweeted that just to the person asking the question

https://twitter.com/joannsnover/status/470243913866166272

Shelma1 · « **Reply #1317 on:** May 24, 2014, 11:50 »

I got a nice thank you from a buyer on twitter after mentioning the boycott and suggesting an alternative (I suggested Symbiostock). It's a nice opportunity to point buyers to the site(s) you feel give you the fairest deal as a contributor.

disorderly · « **Reply #1318 on:** May 24, 2014, 11:58 »

Quote from: Jo Ann Snover on May 24, 2014, 11:46

https://twitter.com/DollarPhotoClub/status/469815178574696448

I don't think the issues are in any way resolved - so I tweeted that just to the person asking the question

https://twitter.com/joannsnover/status/470243913866166272

A good reply, Jo Ann, although mentioning the price might encourage a few cheapies. My reply:
http://twitter.com/disorderly/status/470247099104108545

Jo Ann Snover · « **Reply #1319 on:** May 24, 2014, 12:07 »

This may be another paid shill for DPC - his tweet had 232 retweets!!

https://twitter.com/joannsnover/status/470249594535034880

EmberMike · « **Reply #1320 on:** May 24, 2014, 12:47 »

Quote from: Jo Ann Snover on May 24, 2014, 12:07

This may be another paid shill for DPC - his tweet had 232 retweets!!

https://twitter.com/joannsnover/status/470249594535034880

You should google that guy's name. I highly doubt he's someone who cares about anyone getting fairly paid for anything.

Shelma1 · « **Reply #1321 on:** May 24, 2014, 12:55 »

Quote from: EmberMike on May 24, 2014, 12:47

Quote from: Jo Ann Snover on May 24, 2014, 12:07
This may be another paid shill for DPC - his tweet had 232 retweets!!

https://twitter.com/joannsnover/status/470249594535034880

You should google that guy's name. I highly doubt he's someone who cares about anyone getting fairly paid for anything.

Holy cow! Lol:

"Facebook Spammer Tries to Cash in on $873 Million Fine"

http://www.pcworld.com/article/207046/article.html

Jo Ann Snover · « **Reply #1322 on:** May 24, 2014, 13:09 »

http://www.adamguerbuez.com/

It's not clear if he's certifiable or just a huckster, but he's 100% sleeze. Never heard of this guy before, but if DPC/Fotolia hired him to promote their project, they have even lower standards than I gave them credit for.

dpimborough · « **Reply #1323 on:** May 24, 2014, 15:06 »

Quote from: Jo Ann Snover on May 24, 2014, 13:09

http://www.adamguerbuez.com/

It's not clear if he's certifiable or just a huckster, but he's 100% sleeze. Never heard of this guy before, but if DPC/Fotolia hired him to promote their project, they have even lower standards than I gave them credit for.

100% overweight turd

I see he's going to town advertising stalker tools on twitter too jeez what a sad sack

LesPalenik · « **Reply #1324 on:** May 24, 2014, 20:10 »

Quote from: Shelma1 on May 24, 2014, 11:50

I got a nice thank you from a buyer on twitter after mentioning the boycott and suggesting an alternative (I suggested Symbiostock). It's a nice opportunity to point buyers to the site(s) you feel give you the fairest deal as a contributor.

Yes, it is a great opportunity to mention Symbiostock as an alternative even if the payback is not immediate.

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Author Topic: Fotolia D-Day (Deactivation Day) - May,1 (Read 309542 times)

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pictureman75

mayaartist

pkphotos

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PZF

Svetlana

r2d2

Mantis

Mantis

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Jo Ann Snover

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Jo Ann Snover

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