Thanks jbryson!

Feb 2nd projected total 13453+

We really need a million.....it is either the microstock industry dies of a slow and painful death while the RM industry gets wounded further or we cut loose....your choice.

Quote from: cybernesco on January 19, 2013, 17:23
Feb 2nd projected total 13453+

We really need a million.....it is either the microstock industry dies of a slow and painful death while the RM industry gets wounded further or you cut loose....your choice.

The total might be higher.  We should combine the totals from the Deactivation Tally thread where people have already deactivated with this total. 

Also, I think there are people deactivating or planning to deactivate who aren't posting.  We should all keep an eye on the library total on Feb 2 and 3rd to see how it changes. 

I would promise for 20, cause I have only 200+ photos and video online....... it's just an attitude, if getty continuously do this deal, that will be 100%. Comparing licensing my images for $12 to the world, I would like to re-find a day job.

Please add my (somewhat paltry) 96 images deactived last night. I have one left up to keep the account open.

Quote from: jbryson on January 19, 2013, 15:41
For me, I would be willing to remove my entire portfolio of 6646 images as a group initiative if there were a large enough number willing to do the same.

I'm just not certain that deleting a percentage of images on Feb. 2nd sends a strong enough message. It's kind of like a parent that threatens to discipline their children like this: "I'm going to count to three. 1.......2........2 1/2........2 3/4.........". The child continues to disobey because the parent has not committed to the discipline and the child knows it.

I will delete 500, to support the group, but I'm afraid that won't even sting Getty. If there are others willing to delete their entire portfolio, as I am, please speak up.

eta: if enough sizable, good selling, portfolios are deleted, I believe the message that we will not tolerate abuse to our IP will be heard loud and clear in the industry. And that is a good goal.

I presume that they wont pay out if we leave and have under $100 in our accounts?  That's why I'm not deleting everything in one go.  I've removed everything that's sold well allready but they take months to get them off Thinkstock.  I don't want them keeping that money, so I'll leave some of my portfolio up for a few months.  It would be nice to remove everything but it wouldn't be good to leave them my money.  I think everyone should make sure they can withdraw as much of the money they have made as possible before leaving, or we will be giving them a big pile of cash.

count me in too, I already stated in other thread that I will deactivate 537 images and already deactivated 6

Ok I re-calculated the projected tally for Feb 2nd including numbers from the other tally thread without doubling poster numbers that had already been written in this one. I might figure numbers from the IS forum later on.



Feb 2nd projected total  20,159+

Deactived 50 more. I started with images that sell best on SS and FT.

total  20,209

A million files is only 50 times that total...I am sure it could be done as the longer Getty stay silent the more it will outrage members, buyers and the public...obviously there is not much they can say to undo this... Ultimately this could trigger a snow ball effect....

Quote from: sharpshot on January 19, 2013, 17:59I presume that they wont pay out if we leave and have under $100 in our accounts?

If you permanently close your account, I am quite sure they will. You will have to go through support for this.

What a nice surprise - images that I deactivated yesterday are already gone from ThinkStock as well.

Its been a chilly day but took a short walk despite all the snow.  Fresh air so refreshes the soul, doesn't it  Then sent off a tweet - click to read here:

https://twitter.com/sdeva/status/292715529305718784

Quote from: lisafx on January 19, 2013, 17:26
We should all keep an eye on the library total on Feb 2 and 3rd to see how it changes.

we don't know how much uploads are approved on Feb 2nd so it will be kind of impossible

Add my 127 images deleted.

Quote from: luissantos84 on January 19, 2013, 20:04
we don't know how much uploads are approved on Feb 2nd so it will be kind of impossible

No exact science, no. But as Feb 2nd is a Saturday, the number of inspections won't be too high. Best guess: 3,000-4,000.

Quote from: MichaelJayFoto on January 19, 2013, 20:19

Quote from: luissantos84 on January 19, 2013, 20:04
we don't know how much uploads are approved on Feb 2nd so it will be kind of impossible

No exact science, no. But as Feb 2nd is a Saturday, the number of inspections won't be too high. Best guess: 3,000-4,000.

thanks for that Michael

Quote from: sharpshot on January 19, 2013, 17:59
I presume that they wont pay out if we leave and have under $100 in our accounts? 

According to Lobo, they will pay out if you close your account with under $100.

Quote from: lisafx on January 19, 2013, 17:26
The total might be higher.  We should combine the totals from the Deactivation Tally thread where people have already deactivated with this total. 

Also, I think there are people deactivating or planning to deactivate who aren't posting.  We should all keep an eye on the library total on Feb 2 and 3rd to see how it changes.

Better keep an eye on it starting from Feb 1 late evening ... my Feb 2 starts a LOT earlier than yours 

Quote from: lisafx on January 19, 2013, 17:26

Quote from: cybernesco on January 19, 2013, 17:23
Feb 2nd projected total 13453+

We really need a million.....it is either the microstock industry dies of a slow and painful death while the RM industry gets wounded further or you cut loose....your choice.

The total might be higher.  We should combine the totals from the Deactivation Tally thread where people have already deactivated with this total. 

Also, I think there are people deactivating or planning to deactivate who aren't posting.  We should all keep an eye on the library total on Feb 2 and 3rd to see how it changes.

who runs the microstock time stats page? http://www.microstocktime.com/
their last update on istock was June 6 could be interesting to get an update if they are interested in doing it

Quote from: Phil on January 19, 2013, 21:32

Quote from: lisafx on January 19, 2013, 17:26

Quote from: cybernesco on January 19, 2013, 17:23
Feb 2nd projected total 13453+

We really need a million.....it is either the microstock industry dies of a slow and painful death while the RM industry gets wounded further or you cut loose....your choice.

The total might be higher.  We should combine the totals from the Deactivation Tally thread where people have already deactivated with this total. 

Also, I think there are people deactivating or planning to deactivate who aren't posting.  We should all keep an eye on the library total on Feb 2 and 3rd to see how it changes.

who runs the microstock time stats page? http://www.microstocktime.com/
their last update on istock was June 6 could be interesting to get an update if they are interested in doing it

I have tried to contact him a few months ago and no reply

I am not an iStock contributor, but is following very closely, as I think what might happen here will/can have an influence on the whole industry.

Just want to say to all of you who are currently deleting files and who will actually pull your ports on 2 Feb., you all rock. I take my hat off to you all!

PS. Leaf, I think there is a few of other "reputable" blog and forum sites for RF contributors. What if you, as site owner contact them (the owners), with the gist of what you guys are doing here and hear if they want to corroborate? Might help in getting to that 1 000 000 images.

every morning I wake up hoping that while I slept (and the US/Canada was awake) that something significant happened to make this nightmare go away.

*sigh*

I will deactivate 200 , but it may be a day or two late as I will be on a plane on the 2nd. Sorry .

Quote from: vannphoto on January 19, 2013, 22:25
every morning I wake up hoping that while I slept (and the US/Canada was awake) that something significant happened to make this nightmare go away.

*sigh*

That will probably be the best outcome for all. Can not see that anything as hurtful as this can lead to much good. Perhaps maybe in the long run, but at a price to a lot of innocent people who just want to make a living.

So sad...but axed 500+. Once I started it was so painful I just got most of it over in one whack.