Seems mine is closed too, though I did not receive any e-mail from them.

Fotolia is my second earner.  I opted out, but did not delete any images from Fotolia.
You might not be upset Ron, but I am.

well, I guess that is one way to opt out of DPC...

Unfortunately this sort of action seems to be par for the course for this "agency"

its curious how FT doesn't think of the future, they know how active you are in the forum here and that you would post if anything happened with your account, I cannot understand how they believed this would be positive for them, its also curious how powerful agencies feel with others hard work...

so I can only think they wanted you to open a topic about this matter, they want us to be afraid, things can't get any better...

Good point, and I think it might even work.

Quote from: luissantos84 on May 29, 2014, 01:44

its curious how FT doesn't think of the future, they know how active you are in the forum here and that you would post if anything happened with your account, I cannot understand how they believed this would be positive for them, its also curious how powerful agencies feel with others hard work...

so I can only think they wanted you to open a topic about this matter, they want us to be afraid, things can't get any better...

Good point, and I think it might even work.

If there was ever a case for annonimity on public forums

If this industry is so morally bankrupt and self-serving (which I think it has become btw) surely we're better equipped to fight them from a anonymous position whereas they are unable to take it out on specific individuals and punish them as they are appearing to do?

First it was Sean that was pubilically crucified for making a stand (and I know there were others too) and now Ron and others too.

I think it is very clear to all what we're up against with these scum bags.

If ever there was time to dig in and fight back.

Spiteful, vindictive, unethical, immoral, hateful....and above all typical. Good to see them live up to their reputation.

The cowards dont even have the balls to tell me why

Hello Mr XXXXXX,

For various business reasons we decided to close your account. Your final payment has been submitted for payment.

We wish you the best for the future.

Sincerely,

Chad Bridwell
Director of Operations
Fotolia.com

They are probably scared that under American law if they give you a reason then they might provide you with ammunition for a court case.  I believe it is quite standard in US businesses not to get specific.

I think it does show that they are really feeling the effects of the opt-out campaign, which is good. I'm not really surprised that they acted like this, if you look at the real (non-Internet) world, most companies would not continue their relationship with a product supplier who was actively campaigning to undermine their business strategy. After what happened to Sean I'm a little surprised that people are surprised by this, especially with Fotolia's past record of responding nastily to critisim on MSG.

Certainly, if you want to keep your Fotolia account active and you want to campaign here you would be wise to be anonymous - I don't know if it is possible to open a second account to overcome this.

Ow I am not surprised, I would expect this to happen sooner or later. I just hope I am the only one they get jiggy with.

I am thinking of going back to anonymity though.

Quote from: BaldricksTrousers on May 29, 2014, 05:31

I think it does show that they are really feeling the effects of the opt-out campaign, which is good. I'm not really surprised that they acted like this...

No? And I'm surprised. If FT (any other agency) feels that is doing something wrong, why not stop it (and say sorry, our mistake)? It just doesn't make sens They are very hard to learn, no conclusions...

Business isn't really about right or wrong, is it? It's about money. Greed is Good! DPC is designed to make them more money at the expense of everyone else. They have decided to follow a path that pits their interests against ours, so they aren't going to say they are wrong because we are causing them problems. In their eyes, we are wrong if we do anything that hurts a money-making scheme.  The Google Drive deal iStock set up was for their benefit, not ours. DT is being coy about the latest "great deal" it's trying to involve us all in.

You have all my sympathy Ron!
I really hate this way to behave.
They are no more than little fascists!

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I am sorry for you too Anyka.