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ShadySue

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« Reply #100 on: February 10, 2013, 20:37 »
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The one credit I do have to give the guy, though, is that he has the unfortunate task of moderating a forum for a company that has become especially stingy with information.
And increasingly 'take, take, take'.


« Reply #101 on: February 10, 2013, 20:49 »
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:D

I've been banned from forums and sitemail since the RC debacle.

This whole recent situation sucks for everyone, such a pity.  I guess they now just want content, not contributors.

BTW, for anyone leaving but not closing their accounts, iStock was still licensing some of my images more than a year after I had deactivated them from the site, just something to keep an eye on.

ShadySue

  • There is a crack in everything
« Reply #102 on: February 10, 2013, 21:02 »
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BTW, for anyone leaving but not closing their accounts, iStock was still licensing some of my images more than a year after I had deactivated them from the site, just something to keep an eye on.
Through the PP? (or how were buyers finding them?)

« Reply #103 on: February 10, 2013, 21:12 »
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Very low prices, something like 8 cents for XSmall or some such, so I'd guess partner program, even though I think I pulled everything out of the partner programs well before I deactivated images.  In any case, those were supposed to have a 90 day removal timeframe and the sales were far beyond that.  I've got screenshots around somewhere, but I'm not feeling all that motivated to find them :)  If anyone else has seen something similar, message me and we can compare notes.

ShadySue

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« Reply #104 on: February 10, 2013, 21:15 »
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I've got screenshots around somewhere, but I'm not feeling all that motivated to find them :)
No, no: I wasn't disputing what you said; I've heard often that it can take many months to get images removed from the PP and was assuming that must be it, unless you had discovered something else.

« Reply #105 on: February 10, 2013, 22:21 »
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I've actually added it to my facebook status. Terrific work. I think maybe you should consider a caption contest. I would be more than happy to participate in that.

As for this Banned from iStock Club: I understand. It's easy for you to speak about your experience without also taking into consideration the number of times I have had to contact people, delete posts, try as best as I can to rationalize why it's important for people to remain civil. I'm not perfect. I rise to the bait left out for me occasionally.

These are public forums too. We can all read them. Contributor Relations(who tend to get the worst of the frustration - see the deactivation notice thread you have going), Client Relations(they get the calls that should probably be going to Contributor Relations- no phone support is horrible, I know) and the few buyers who come in to see what is going on here. Everyone sees everything.

Anyhoo, I've already made it clear in the forum restructure thread that anyone who would like to discuss having their privileges reinstated are more than welcome to contact me via site mail on iStock. Clearly, not all of you have site mail either. So I suspect your best bet is via a support ticket.

Thanks, folks. Don't hate the player, hate the game ;)


I dont hate, lobo, I just dont understand why you banned me, anyway, you have your own reasons. I dont hate the company either because it feeds me. I just dont like to be censored. I grew up in Spain when Franco had his dictatorship, and a lot of my images and comments were censored then, And I suffered terrible consecuences because that.
Therefore, I feel frustrated when I get censored because a comment I made sayins that the API thing was too complex for me. I never insulted anyone, never, neither in forums, neither in real life.
I understand you have your reasons, therefore I do not hate you nor dislike you.
I just dont feel like posting anymore in a place where I was banned unfairly.
Just to let you know, there are no bad feelings. It is not the end of the world for anyone for being banned.
« Last Edit: February 10, 2013, 22:52 by Juanmonino »

« Reply #106 on: February 11, 2013, 00:09 »
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There are 42 microstock agencies listed on the right side of this page and only 1 thread about being banned from 1 site.  IStock.  What does that tell us about fairness and expression?

« Reply #107 on: February 11, 2013, 00:29 »
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« Last Edit: May 11, 2014, 22:46 by tickstock »

Microbius

« Reply #108 on: February 11, 2013, 04:31 »
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Yup and from SS too (there was a spate of bannings following the thread about the last change in commission structure there too)

I think we all have to accept that the IStock forums are dead as far as communicating with management goes. They are a publicity tool for the company and are kept pristine for that reason. Anyone making a mess is quickly swept away.

Anything productive, such as organized responses to policy changes will have to get discussed on MSG.


JFP

« Reply #109 on: February 11, 2013, 09:35 »
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There is probably a big difference between getting a ban at SS, DT, FT or IS...
... at least at the 3 first ones, you don't get insulted or threaten by a rude and impolite moderator.

 
Yup and from SS too (there was a spate of bannings following the thread about the last change in commission structure there too)

I think we all have to accept that the IStock forums are dead as far as communicating with management goes. They are a publicity tool for the company and are kept pristine for that reason. Anyone making a mess is quickly swept away.

Anything productive, such as organized responses to policy changes will have to get discussed on MSG.

Microbius

« Reply #110 on: February 11, 2013, 09:39 »
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Absolutely, I never understood why it was necessary to throw an insult or belittling comment when dishing out a ban or locking a thread. It is going out of your way to make people resentful, why foster that feeling of impotence when you can't even reply?

I can only guess it's a power trip, and I'm not sure why it has been tolerated by management for so long.

Maybe because no one else would do the job?

« Reply #111 on: February 11, 2013, 10:33 »
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I think it's fair to say that istock has taken a lot of adverse, sometimes even insulting or near insulting comments oh their forums (I mean the ones that stand, not the ones deleted). Take the RC system threads, or the google deal threads as example.  I don't think many business (including micro stock business) would allow that on their own boards. I'm not giving an opinion on if such comments are right or wrong, just stating a fact.

JFP

« Reply #112 on: February 11, 2013, 10:48 »
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« Reply #113 on: February 11, 2013, 11:00 »
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Yep, I get to join the club ;) ...

EmberMike

« Reply #114 on: February 11, 2013, 11:03 »
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Just crazy~

http://seanlockephotography.com/2013/02/11/a-change-in-things/


Holy...

Good luck to you, Sean. No one deserves to be treated like that. All the best to you, looking forward to whatever comes next for you and I'm sure you'll come out of this better off.

« Last Edit: February 11, 2013, 11:08 by EmberMike »

« Reply #115 on: February 11, 2013, 11:04 »
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Yep, I get to join the club ;) ...
You are the LAST person to be in this group, I thought.... times have changed

Good luck.

« Reply #116 on: February 11, 2013, 11:04 »
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Dear Sean, that is nearly unbelievable! I am really shocked. But I am sure this will turn out as a very bad day for the iStock-section at Getty Images. And I really hope this turns out really great for you in the future! All the best!

« Reply #117 on: February 11, 2013, 11:07 »
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I put a comment on your blog. My last paragraph bears repeating here.

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You have boatloads of talent and are not afraid of hard work. Theres only one loser in this situation and it isnt you.

They are so in the weeds on this one

« Reply #118 on: February 11, 2013, 11:08 »
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Just crazy~

http://seanlockephotography.com/2013/02/11/a-change-in-things/


Pathetic that they would blame Sean for their problems with contributors.  I deleted my files as a direct result of Getty's own actions.

At least Sean can look himself in the mirror, something Getty decision makers should have trouble doing each morning. That is if they have a conscience at all and based on the way they conduct business it is safe to assume do not.

« Reply #119 on: February 11, 2013, 11:08 »
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Yep, I get to join the club ;) ...

Wow, this is really remarkable and very short sighted on the part of istock from so many levels. I guess you have some work to do converting your personal website from a referral engine to a sales engine. I hope the short term impact isn't too harsh, but your long term outlook is great...

Microbius

« Reply #120 on: February 11, 2013, 11:09 »
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Sorry to hear this has been forced on you. Crazy

« Reply #121 on: February 11, 2013, 11:10 »
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Thank-you Sean for all of your guidance at iStock over the years! You have helped me more than you know. Blue skies are ahead of you my friend and you will be happier.

« Reply #122 on: February 11, 2013, 11:14 »
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Sean, I can only reiterate what others have already said. Good luck to you, I know you will do well. The door closed but I think you will have many other doors opening.

« Reply #123 on: February 11, 2013, 11:16 »
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Yep, I get to join the club ;) ...
Well, as exclusive contributors, there goes our biggest advocate.  This is now real.  This changes EVERYTHING. 
Sean, that was a raw deal they dealt you and I know you'll rebound brilliantly!

Best!

EmberMike

« Reply #124 on: February 11, 2013, 11:19 »
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I'm not banned at istock (yet). Dare I even try to start a thread over there about Sean's departure?

:)


 

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