There was a thread recently, somebody had to delete all photos from flickr and photo.net in order to become IS exclusive.

Dunno what's up with that - there are many iStock exclusives who use Flickr, me included.

Quote from: pixdeluxe on March 09, 2010, 08:17

I've been submitting some files recently for consideration to Flickr RM at Getty. It seems pretty random what they're looking for, but the more 'snapshotty' the better. I think its safe to assume that they will not be interested in anything remotely smelling of microstock. I've started taking my camera on holidays and travels to try and get some fun images. Honestly, its a nice break from micro..

I've got 9 files approved so far, only in the past week and a bit, but no sales yet. Anyone seeing any movement here?

I am interested- are you allowed to submit to Getty through two "doors" - Istock and Flickr?

Yeah it seems to merge together, okay. As far as i'm informed, its no breach of contract.

Just read this on the Flickr Call for Artists group page:

"With a real swimming pool, every now and then you have to close it down, drain it empty, and do maintenance: clear out the bugs, fix the broken parts, clean everything, and then re-open all fresh and new.

Well, we need to do the same thing with the Call For Artists pool. As many of you are aware we have had some problems with not everything working correctly, such as not being able to review the submissions in order, and with some invitations not going out when they should.

So beginning Tuesday 9 March the Call For Artists pool will be closed for 6 weeks while we review all the submissions currently in there. We plan to re-open for new submissions on Tuesday 20 April. The Discussion board will remain open for any questions anyone has and to allow us to post any necessary announcements and updates until the re-opening."

My first set are stuck in the pool.  Fingers are crossed.