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hali

« Reply #150 on: January 31, 2009, 09:41 »
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Flemish said it all. As someone else mentioned elsewhere, shooting for micro is no rocket science. Any chimp can do it, as we see here with all those in panic  ;D except perharps the chimps due to their lack of the written language don't know how to express any better  ;)
The point is, if we are so blooming scared, it's probably because some of us have run out of ideas to SHOOT DIRT BETTER than the newbies.
Oh well, as the horse trader would say to an old toothless horse "if you can't keep up, maybe it's time we put you out . not to worry it will painless !" ;)


« Reply #151 on: January 31, 2009, 10:17 »
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...you need to inspect 100 images per hour, that's one per 40 sec.

More....much more in some agencies ;)

shank_ali

« Reply #152 on: January 31, 2009, 10:27 »
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When my blog comes on-line it will have no tips,advice or shooting idea's.No mention of photography at all in fact.What it will contain though is.........

« Reply #153 on: January 31, 2009, 11:27 »
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Oh my, aren't they a laughable bunch, those Istock guys?
Shattering diamonds all in fear of the perplexed newbie coming at them with better dirt!
Hahaha, that's both sad and funny :)
Not to mention that by now, gostwyck is downright nasty.
But then again, nastiness seems to be an important pre-requisite of Istock exclusivity. He fits right in.
The fear of the Newbie shows insecurity.
And some of them are quite right to live in horror.
I've seen plenty of Istock exclusive flames photos that only got to be on fire because they've been online for ages. In reality, those images are ugly shots and deserve no such fame.
Their time has come!
Improve, or live in fear! (of dirt, of blogs, of helpfulness and most of all, of wonderful, beautiful creativity. It is the one, magic ingredient that makes dirt sparkle like stardust.)
Thank you AVAVA for your shooting list, for being kind with us even if we only have 150 images online!
And do not worry! We are never going to be a threat to your sales. You're simply too good.
Thank you Exposurepro for taking the time to write the blog and for your willingness to share! It shows confidence in your work. And I'm sure it's well deserved.
The newbie shouldn't be feared.
It's the lack of one's own imagination and skills that should instead, be questioned.
Best to the best,
Anna


hali

« Reply #154 on: January 31, 2009, 12:21 »
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Oh my, aren't they a laughable bunch, those Istock guys?
Shattering diamonds all in fear of the perplexed newbie coming at them with better dirt!
Hahaha, that's both sad and funny :)
Not to mention that by now, gostwyck is downright nasty.
But then again, nastiness seems to be an important pre-requisite of Istock exclusivity. He fits right in.
The fear of the Newbie shows insecurity.
And some of them are quite right to live in horror.
I've seen plenty of Istock exclusive flames photos that only got to be on fire because they've been online for ages. In reality, those images are ugly shots and deserve no such fame.
Their time has come!
Improve, or live in fear! (of dirt, of blogs, of helpfulness and most of all, of wonderful, beautiful creativity. It is the one, magic ingredient that makes dirt sparkle like stardust.)
Thank you AVAVA for your shooting list, for being kind with us even if we only have 150 images online!
And do not worry! We are never going to be a threat to your sales. You're simply too good.
Thank you Exposurepro for taking the time to write the blog and for your willingness to share! It shows confidence in your work. And I'm sure it's well deserved.
The newbie shouldn't be feared.
It's the lack of one's own imagination and skills that should instead, be questioned.
Best to the best,
Anna

LMAO too much, Anna ! well spoken ! ;D

« Reply #155 on: January 31, 2009, 13:17 »
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Ah FD, flipping burgers does not  give you the sadistic pleasure pushing disposition code XXX "lens flare" , code XX "over-saturated". Anal reviewer is an awesomely cooler job  ;)

Anal reviewer? Oh, you mean a proctologist? Better get your keywords right  :P

« Reply #156 on: January 31, 2009, 13:21 »
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...you need to inspect 100 images per hour, that's one per 40 sec.

More....much more in some agencies ;)

 :P - I'm used to bargain at Asian markets. Which agencies and how much?  ;D

« Reply #157 on: January 31, 2009, 13:26 »
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When my blog comes on-line it will have no tips,advice or shooting idea's.No mention of photography at all in fact.What it will contain though is.........


Lesbians? Sorry, but that subject I've taken, with 128 downloads. Try dirt. ::)
« Last Edit: January 31, 2009, 13:28 by FlemishDreams »

« Reply #158 on: January 31, 2009, 15:53 »
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And BTW,.an inspector makes pretty good money.. obviously you have never done it.

10 dollarcents per image, download, inspect full size... To make 10 dollars per hour (flipping hamburgers in Europe is 8 euro at least) you need to inspect 100 images per hour, that's one per 40 sec. Didn't Obama abolish torture? I'd rather flip hamburgers.

Obama hasnt done snizzle yet. It is going to take the US one hundred million trillion light years to get us out of the problems Bush made. You take them greasy burgers and I will take inspecting your images any day. Grease breaks my skin out. One morning I sat down and in 3 hours made $100. I just never sit down long enough... I cant sit still. I dont pay for a baby sitter and I am home and dont pay for gas to get to any job and can dress the way I want all day... I dont have anyone telling me what to do and when to do it. I treasure my job. Plus I have a studio downtown and work by appointment so it gives me all the freedom I need.
Minimum wage is $7.25 per hour effective July 24, 2009. I personally have never worked for that wage ever. Here a $10.00 hour job is not a bad wage where I live. Cost of living is low.

PaulieWalnuts

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« Reply #159 on: January 31, 2009, 17:43 »
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If you were the only contributor to a site that pays 50% and does $1,000,000 in sales, how much would you make?

$500'000

If you were one of 1,000,000 contributors to a site that pays 50% and does $1,000,000 in sales, how much would you make?

$450'000... if you are the best!

 ;)

Bunch a smart arses  :)   

The point I was trying to make was that while we probably aren't direct competition we're all still competition.

Even the top contributor at any of the main sites probably isn't making more than 1 or 2% of the total revenue. So your $450,000 in reality would probably be closer to $10,000 or $20,000. A big dip from $500,000.

I think some of the paranoia comes from people that have had stock become a main source of income. Most of the hobbyists probably don't see much of a threat with more contributors joining. But what happens when it's paying the mortgage and feeding your family?

MSG seems to have become a bit more confrontational and hostile place in the past year. Competition? Economy?

Tuilay

« Reply #160 on: January 31, 2009, 17:54 »
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EDITED
I think some of the paranoia comes from people that have had stock become a main source of income. Most of the hobbyists probably don't see much of a threat with more contributors joining. But what happens when it's paying the mortgage and feeding your family?

MSG seems to have become a bit more confrontational and hostile place in the past year. Competition? Economy?

granted there is a paranoia, or worry, if you prefer , that someone is going to steal your ricebowl.
but everyone is hurting today; not just microstock longtimers. it's not endemic.
so if you are an autoworker from detroit who just got laid off , and we know how much they make, and how much they tend to lose... much more than here, i dare say... what do you do?
do you go out to the university and throw a rock through the window BECAUSE THE NEW GRADUATES are going to STEAL YOUR JOB?
or worse, do you stalk the professors ? after all it's their fault ,they are the one who train these young kids .

avava

« Reply #161 on: January 31, 2009, 19:44 »
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Hi Paulie,

 I really don't think the economy creates the confrontations we see here. Yes, I think it stimulates the people we truly are and shows how people react under pressure and all of us are under completely different levels of such pressure at any given time.
  I really feel it comes down to weather you are someone who finds pleasure in helping others or not, as well as those somewhere slightly in between. No one type is superior some are just easier to communicate and work with than others. I tell my kids when they go to school " Don't spend to much time trying to get along with the mean kids you might find it disappointing. Search out the kind people and you will generally have a much happier life".
 Everyone is so different my oldest son took it upon himself to make friends with those that pushed his buttons and tried to bully him. He felt inspired by the transformation of the relationship even as a 4 year old. Now he is 13 and still the same, everyones friend. My next son could give a rat's a*s if someone isn't nice he won't give them the time of day but if you're cool he will hang out with you. He's never a button pusher to laid back for that at 10 years old. ;) I personally think it is more Physiological than Physiological however it is a combination of the two. My thoughts only here.
 Just kids but a lot like us here on MSG in my opinion. Remember being in competition starts way before you begin a job it starts as early as birth with your siblings. It is instilled in our school years not once we become part of the work force at that point a large portion of who we will become has already been established.

2 Cents,
AVAVA

lisafx

« Reply #162 on: January 31, 2009, 21:14 »
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Very well said Jonathan!  Love the advice you gave your kids about having a happy life.  That is absolutely the truth.   Knowing that early will save them a lot of heartache if they follow it. 




Tuilay

« Reply #163 on: January 31, 2009, 23:20 »
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good one Jonathan (violins playing )...  Sermon # 2...
really, we are all no different from the baboons, or any wild birds or animals. we more or less categorize ourselves among the strong, the weak, and the neutral.
children learn that very quick too. the lesson about bullies and the protector or just the leeches or neutral, whatever you call them, is everywhere.
example, i spend a lot of time by the waterfront, in my city which is a port. i would sit and enjoy my fish and chip after a long stroll taking photographs of ships,etc..
while eating my fish and chip, gulls and starlings would gather around me. i throw a few crumbs to them. you see the lesson in life come alive before you. the good large birds will share with the little ones, sometimes even blocking the weak to fence the bullies away. then the bullies take on the weak and hurt, or the fledglings. and you see the battle begins. the nurturer vs the bullies.
i think we all take on a role at an early stage in life. the bullies will always be there, waiting to find a weak fledgling to pick on. very seldom if any would they pick on someone their size, or someone much smaller but tough as nails who will hit back.  survival of the fittest? perharps. all of us, nothing but a bunch of chimpanzees.
my two bobs worth here. now, shut up and stuff your face with another banana, cheetah !  ;D

hali

« Reply #164 on: January 31, 2009, 23:23 »
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aw... so cute ! two grown man telling us their little stories of life.
makes me wanna cry already  :'(
 ;D

« Reply #165 on: January 31, 2009, 23:46 »
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Oh my, aren't they a laughable bunch, those Istock guys?
Shattering diamonds all in fear of the perplexed newbie coming at them with better dirt!
Hahaha, that's both sad and funny :)
Not to mention that by now, gostwyck is downright nasty.
But then again, nastiness seems to be an important pre-requisite of Istock exclusivity. He fits right in.
The fear of the Newbie shows insecurity.
And some of them are quite right to live in horror.
I've seen plenty of Istock exclusive flames photos that only got to be on fire because they've been online for ages. In reality, those images are ugly shots and deserve no such fame.
Their time has come!
Improve, or live in fear! (of dirt, of blogs, of helpfulness and most of all, of wonderful, beautiful creativity. It is the one, magic ingredient that makes dirt sparkle like stardust.)
Thank you AVAVA for your shooting list, for being kind with us even if we only have 150 images online!
And do not worry! We are never going to be a threat to your sales. You're simply too good.
Thank you Exposurepro for taking the time to write the blog and for your willingness to share! It shows confidence in your work. And I'm sure it's well deserved.
The newbie shouldn't be feared.
It's the lack of one's own imagination and skills that should instead, be questioned.
Best to the best,
Anna



I'm not 'downright nasty' __ I'm just direct and tell it how it is.

Much better that than a wishy-washy, inaccurate diatribe of conspiracy theories followed by painfully large helpings of sugary, oversentimental nonsense. Get over it and get real.

hali

« Reply #166 on: January 31, 2009, 23:55 »
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I'm not 'downright nasty' __ I'm just direct and tell it how it is.

Much better that than a wishy-washy, inaccurate diatribe of conspiracy theories followed by painfully large helpings of sugary, oversentimental nonsense. Get over it and get real.

my goodness, is this series not ever going to end or what? ::)

and gostwyck, u r so predictable..  ;D ;D ;D your button has just been pushed  ;D ;D ;D
« Last Edit: February 01, 2009, 00:03 by hali »


avava

« Reply #167 on: February 01, 2009, 13:34 »
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Hi gostwyck,

 It is Super Bowl Sunday so for me it is kind of a holiday but after reading what was posted yesterday I shall add another installment to this ongoing conversation. I have to say looking back through all your interest in this post I am curious "why do you keep coming back if you are so bothered by it". I would classify the following statement from you as disrespectful and I do not see how it " Tells it like it is " here is one example I am referring to.

"These twats pop up every couple of weeks or so. I really don't know why you guys are wasting the time to indulge his ego (and keep his thread active) 

 TWATS? I don't find this appropriate conversation and it doesn't come across as anything but derogatory.

 That to me is someone trying to control the response of others through aggressive verbal remarks. More flies with honey my friend. ;D You don't have to cover something in sugar to be polite and courteous it is just being reasonable and respectful. ;)
 Once again, if you don't like the post just don't read it but maybe try to bring the expletive's down a notch if you want people to here you. There are people on this site that are concerned to speak up because of responses like that.
 I would much rather get as many contributors as possible talking here. Maybe next time unless it is a question or informative you might choose your words more carefully before posting, or not. ::) Thanks for your time. :)

2 Cents,
AVAVA

hali

« Reply #168 on: February 01, 2009, 13:44 »
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Hi gostwyck,

 It is Super Bowl Sunday so for me it is kind of a holiday but after reading what was posted yesterday I shall add another installment to this ongoing conversation. I have to say looking back through all your interest in this post I am curious "why do you keep coming back if you are so bothered by it". I would classify the following statement from you as disrespectful and I do not see how it " Tells it like it is " here is one example I am referring to.

"These twats pop up every couple of weeks or so. I really don't know why you guys are wasting the time to indulge his ego (and keep his thread active) 

 TWATS? I don't find this appropriate conversation and it doesn't come across as anything but derogatory.

edited

SO AVAVA, it's not gostwyck's fault not to be brought up with manner.  8)
can't change nuthin' ...

« Reply #169 on: February 01, 2009, 14:34 »
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 That to me is someone trying to control the response of others through aggressive verbal remarks. More flies with honey my friend. ;D You don't have to cover something in sugar to be polite and courteous it is just being reasonable and respectful. ;)
 Once again, if you don't like the post just don't read it but maybe try to bring the expletive's down a notch if you want people to here you. There are people on this site that are concerned to speak up because of responses like that.
 I would much rather get as many contributors as possible talking here. Maybe next time unless it is a question or informative you might choose your words more carefully before posting, or not. ::) Thanks for your time. :)

2 Cents,
AVAVA

Considering the amazing display of venom you spewed out on New Years Eve, I'm surprised 'reasonable' and 'respectful' are in your vocabulary. I wonder what your kids would have thought if they'd seen it. Not many did though as the thread and your previous identity soon went south.

After that I would consider you the last person to preach on forum etiquette.

« Reply #170 on: February 01, 2009, 14:48 »
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 That to me is someone trying to control the response of others through aggressive verbal remarks. More flies with honey my friend. ;D You don't have to cover something in sugar to be polite and courteous it is just being reasonable and respectful. ;)
 Once again, if you don't like the post just don't read it but maybe try to bring the expletive's down a notch if you want people to here you. There are people on this site that are concerned to speak up because of responses like that.
 I would much rather get as many contributors as possible talking here. Maybe next time unless it is a question or informative you might choose your words more carefully before posting, or not. ::) Thanks for your time. :)

2 Cents,
AVAVA

Considering the amazing display of venom you spewed out on New Years Eve, I'm surprised 'reasonable' and 'respectful' are in your vocabulary. I wonder what your kids would have thought if they'd seen it. Not many did though as the thread and your previous identity soon went south.

After that I would consider you the last person to preach on forum etiquette.

This thread has officially been hijacked. :(

avava

« Reply #171 on: February 01, 2009, 14:56 »
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Hi Sentinel,

 I have to agree, I did make a mistake then. I wish I hadn't. I made a clear post on the portion of my responsability in the error and tried to take accountability  http://www.microstockgroup.com/index.php?topic=6717.0  Yes, I made a mistake and took responsability for it by apologizing and offering my condolances to all I hurt or upset, I 'm not sure what else a person can do.
 If you believe calling people Twats is cool, then that is your opinion. Mine is that it is not. I believe I posted it as " My 2 Cents " If  this is a subject I am not allowed to participate in just let me know.

I like the way you brought my kids into it, classy. Having a great day ???

AVAVA
« Last Edit: February 01, 2009, 15:08 by avava »

« Reply #172 on: February 01, 2009, 15:12 »
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Is this how threads go on here? What was this thread about in the beginning? LOL
Get paid to shoot nothing I think it was. So true the hijackers have done their job!  :P

« Reply #173 on: February 01, 2009, 16:55 »
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I like the way you brought my kids into it, classy. Having a great day ???

AVAVA

You brought the mention of your kids into this forum, along with your continued sarcasm.

« Reply #174 on: February 01, 2009, 17:27 »
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Please can we stop this? :(


 

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