Author Topic: Message to fotolia (Read 7575 times)

Jinesh Gopi · « **on:** August 24, 2015, 10:23 »

This is a message to Fotolia who not responded to my messages and email. And all other fellow Fotolia contributors, please beware this site, you may lose your valuable money any time so please don't be a fool

"Are you trying to fool me, I want my money back now or I am decided to publish my images free on online. I don't like to continue with you anymore. You are not the only stock site in the world so don't be over smart, and don't waste your time to unblock me I just need my money on"

Perry · « **Reply #1 on:** August 24, 2015, 13:04 »

I read the OP's text twice, but can't quite understand what this is about?

cathyslife · « **Reply #2 on:** August 24, 2015, 13:53 »

Well, he had this thread going, so I think might have something to do with this?

http://www.microstockgroup.com/fotolia-com/payout-delays-at-fotolia-25548/msg429479/?topicseen#new

If so, to the OP: did you email Mat Hayward and ask for help? He is usually VERY prompt on taking care of contributors here. If you did, what was the outcome?

"I want my money back now or I am decided to publish my images free on online." That doesn't really spite anyone but yourself. If you don't want to continue, you could also email Mat and tell him to close your account.

Hildegarde · « **Reply #3 on:** August 24, 2015, 14:07 »

Perhaps the post is about their policy of allowing images to be part of the free section. The default changes to YES option on its own but not 100% of the time so it is easy to assume. It is important to check each image before confirming upload.

A few days ago, one of my images was added to the free section. I admit that I was not too happy that somehow the it got changed to yes without my realizing it. The particular photograph won an international award and I was not too happy about the idea of giving it away free. I ended up deleting the image.

Perry · « **Reply #4 on:** August 24, 2015, 14:51 »

Quote from: Hildegarde on August 24, 2015, 14:07

Perhaps the post is about their policy of allowing images to be part of the free section. The default changes to YES option on its own but not 100% of the time so it is easy to assume. It is important to check each image before confirming upload.

That setting really seems to bounce back and forth by its own. The conspiracy theorist in me suggests it's not a complete accident

Is there a way to check if any of my images has accidentally been put to the free section?

heywoody · « **Reply #5 on:** August 24, 2015, 16:14 »

Quote from: Perry on August 24, 2015, 14:51

Quote from: Hildegarde on August 24, 2015, 14:07
Perhaps the post is about their policy of allowing images to be part of the free section. The default changes to YES option on its own but not 100% of the time so it is easy to assume. It is important to check each image before confirming upload.

That setting really seems to bounce back and forth by its own. The conspiracy theorist in me suggests it's not a complete accident

Is there a way to check if any of my images has accidentally been put to the free section?

Isn't that checkbox just for rejected images?

cathyslife · « **Reply #6 on:** August 24, 2015, 18:29 »

Quote from: heywoody on August 24, 2015, 16:14

Isn't that checkbox just for rejected images?

Yes.

I went today to see what was showing in the free section, and i couldnt even find it. I see the free weekly images, but that is it.

Hildegarde · « **Reply #8 on:** August 24, 2015, 19:28 »

While exposure is nice, I did ended up deleting the image. I just cannot see offering a photo for free that has won international and other art awards. If the image was rejected because of lack of commercial value, then I will just continue to sell it from my art portfolio rather than offer it for free.

It would be really nice if there was a way to set the default as no and have it stay as no and then opt in for particular images... or vice versa for those who want to do the opposite.

cathyslife · « **Reply #10 on:** August 25, 2015, 08:37 »

Quote from: MatHayward on August 24, 2015, 18:54

Quote from: cathyslife on August 24, 2015, 18:29
Quote from: heywoody on August 24, 2015, 16:14
Isn't that checkbox just for rejected images?

Yes.

I went today to see what was showing in the free section, and i couldnt even find it. I see the free weekly images, but that is it.

That's all there is. Only 3 images out of the entire collection are offered as available for free downloads each week. The odds of your image actually being used are staggeringly low. Those that are featured get huge exposure to their portfolio.

That being said, if you accidentally checked yes to the free section during an upload and the image was refused for the standard collection but approved for the free section you can simply delete the file from your account at your convenience to prevent it from ever being offered in the free section.

-Mat

Thanks for confirming that, Mat.

DallasP · « **Reply #11 on:** August 25, 2015, 17:40 »

Quote from: Perry on August 24, 2015, 14:51

Quote from: Hildegarde on August 24, 2015, 14:07
Perhaps the post is about their policy of allowing images to be part of the free section. The default changes to YES option on its own but not 100% of the time so it is easy to assume. It is important to check each image before confirming upload.

That setting really seems to bounce back and forth by its own. The conspiracy theorist in me suggests it's not a complete accident

Is there a way to check if any of my images has accidentally been put to the free section?

stop clearing your cookies

Hildegarde · « **Reply #12 on:** August 26, 2015, 16:39 »

Thanks, Matt. I will grab a screen shot next time it happens.

I have not been clearing cache or cookies.

Lady Teresa · « **Reply #13 on:** December 30, 2015, 03:53 »

Yes.. After 2 years of uploading..had some good sales..nearly usd70..all of sudden they blocked my account and without any warning...my money too lost in the account...asked them..they said..my account blocked permanently due to some property issues..1 month already not a cent paid...i think they are losing money..trying to cheat us..they approving pictures and later say its our fault...but they taking our pictures n selling it when time for cash out..they block us..and using our money to pay other..fotolia is scam...u may too soon face it..better withdraw all pictures soon..dreamstime, shutter,123rf n istock is better...
FOTOLIA IS SCAM !! they r losing money and blocking our account to swindle our money...careful..

Lady Teresa · « **Reply #14 on:** December 30, 2015, 03:57 »

Imagine if they are holding our money for months...they also getting interest from our money...delaying the payments..blocking account without warning..and we dont know what happening to our pictures after they blocked...i asked them, they said...its been removed...but i saw its showing still online..all are lies. They are criminals...cheating our money...in fact they check all pictures we uplaod...and they approved but when times comes to withdraw money...they block account..its time for all to stand together n teach fotolia a lesson...if not..soon u will face it too...

Justanotherphotographer · « **Reply #15 on:** December 30, 2015, 04:35 »

Were you uploading work that isn't yours? Just asking

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