Author Topic: Google giving photos away free for commercial use and iStock agrees (Read 259493 times)

Jo Ann Snover · « **Reply #600 on:** January 14, 2013, 13:48 »

Quote from: jsnover on January 13, 2013, 16:54

I just wrote to VStock about 44 images of theirs that are listed in the Google/Getty giveaway...

I heard back this morning from Greg Vote at VStock asking for whatever information I can share. He said the subject came up on his forum and "... we are all disgusted by Getty's ridiculous actions."

I sent him e-mail with links to everything I could think would be useful.

Jo Ann Snover · « **Reply #601 on:** January 14, 2013, 14:08 »

I'm not really a Twitter user even though I have an account and very occasionally use it.

I think it might be an idea to have a hashtag for opposition to the Getty/Google giveaway to make finding posts on the subject easier. I was trying to see what has been tweeted about the availability of stock on Google Drive - seeing places where perhaps we could post comments saying that people needed to know that the copyright holders were not consulted on this deal and were contesting its validity

It's unpleasant to see many people blogging about how to get these great free photos

here, here and here, for example. It was nice to see a blog for teachers had comments where they lamented that they couldn't find a source to add as a credit to whatever document they created.

The hashtag needs to be short (given the limit on tweet length) so #Getty-GoogleImageGiveaway or #GettyGoogleImageHeist probably aren't useful. Anyone else good at catchy hashtags?

jm · « **Reply #602 on:** January 14, 2013, 14:11 »

Quote from: jsnover on January 14, 2013, 13:48

Quote from: jsnover on January 13, 2013, 16:54
I just wrote to VStock about 44 images of theirs that are listed in the Google/Getty giveaway...

I heard back this morning from Greg Vote at VStock asking for whatever information I can share. He said the subject came up on his forum and "... we are all disgusted by Getty's ridiculous actions."

I sent him e-mail with links to everything I could think would be useful.

Jo-Ann, please, may I ask you to send similar mail also to Michael from Zoonar [email protected]
Numbers of images from Zoonar Collection on Thinkstock are: 126410102, 126498001, 126808112, 126860118, 126891940, 126897562, 126915928, 126929991, 126939031, 126940621, 126952939, 126970160, 127003653, 127008971, 127030183, 127035462, 127041189, 127049718, 127057325
It would take me one hour to write something meaningful with my English...
Thank you.

Poncke · « **Reply #603 on:** January 14, 2013, 14:15 »

Quote from: ShadySue on January 14, 2013, 06:56

Quote from: Poncke on January 13, 2013, 14:24
They have got no one by the balls. Everyone can change employers. Dont say it isnt true, because it is. If you hate your day job you get out and find a better one.
If you think that is universally true, you are either extremely young and uninformed, extremely naive, you live in a country which does not have a very high unemployment rate, somehow sheltered from the reality of the world at large,k or you have been suckered in by all the women's magazine 'live your dream' rubbish.

Been living in a bubble all my life, smoking weed and svcking on a teet or two.

Jo Ann Snover · « **Reply #604 on:** January 14, 2013, 14:17 »

Quote from: jm on January 14, 2013, 14:11

Quote from: jsnover on January 14, 2013, 13:48
Quote from: jsnover on January 13, 2013, 16:54
I just wrote to VStock about 44 images of theirs that are listed in the Google/Getty giveaway...

I heard back this morning from Greg Vote at VStock asking for whatever information I can share. He said the subject came up on his forum and "... we are all disgusted by Getty's ridiculous actions."

I sent him e-mail with links to everything I could think would be useful.

Jo-Ann, please, may I ask you to send similar mail also to Michael from Zoonar [email protected]
Numbers of images from Zoonar Collection on Thinkstock are: 126410102, 126498001, 126808112, 126860118, 126891940, 126897562, 126915928, 126929991, 126939031, 126940621, 126952939, 126970160, 127003653, 127008971, 127030183, 127035462, 127041189, 127049718, 127057325
It would take me one hour to write something meaningful with my English...
Thank you.

I am happy to.

jm · « **Reply #605 on:** January 14, 2013, 14:23 »

Quote from: jsnover on January 14, 2013, 14:17

Quote from: jm on January 14, 2013, 14:11
Quote from: jsnover on January 14, 2013, 13:48
Quote from: jsnover on January 13, 2013, 16:54
I just wrote to VStock about 44 images of theirs that are listed in the Google/Getty giveaway...

I heard back this morning from Greg Vote at VStock asking for whatever information I can share. He said the subject came up on his forum and "... we are all disgusted by Getty's ridiculous actions."

I sent him e-mail with links to everything I could think would be useful.

Jo-Ann, please, may I ask you to send similar mail also to Michael from Zoonar [email protected]
Numbers of images from Zoonar Collection on Thinkstock are: 126410102, 126498001, 126808112, 126860118, 126891940, 126897562, 126915928, 126929991, 126939031, 126940621, 126952939, 126970160, 127003653, 127008971, 127030183, 127035462, 127041189, 127049718, 127057325
It would take me one hour to write something meaningful with my English...
Thank you.

I am happy to.

Thank you.

Sean Locke Photography · « **Reply #606 on:** January 14, 2013, 14:42 »

I've created a new discussion board with the intent of gathering stock contributors together to look into these issues further. This is not anonymous - you will need to supply a portfolio link when registering. It would help if people would be active on the threads where I've asked for input.

http://www.accordstock.com/stockArtistsCollective/index.php

Sadstock · « **Reply #607 on:** January 14, 2013, 14:47 »

Poncke · « **Reply #608 on:** January 14, 2013, 14:51 »

#igotgettied

BrianM · « **Reply #609 on:** January 14, 2013, 14:55 »

THANK YOU FOR SETTING THAT UP SEAN! An offsite place to discuss plans and somewhat out of the view of iStock/Getty because of the portfolio requirement.

JoAnne - How about #gDriveFiasco or #gDriveFail? Google may have been somewhat blindsided by Getty snake oil. It might speed up action on Google's part and serve as a warning to other businesses that consider doing business with Getty to deeply investigate what they are actually getting into.

gostwyck · « **Reply #610 on:** January 14, 2013, 14:58 »

Quote from: sjlocke on January 14, 2013, 14:42

I've created a new discussion board with the intent of gathering stock contributors together to look into these issues further. This is not anonymous - you will need to supply a portfolio link when registering. It would help if people would be active on the threads where I've asked for input.

http://www.accordstock.com/stockArtistsCollective/index.php

Sean,

The portfolio link box isn't long enough to accept the URL of an SS portfolio.

Poncke · « **Reply #611 on:** January 14, 2013, 15:00 »

Quote from: gostwyck on January 14, 2013, 14:58

Quote from: sjlocke on January 14, 2013, 14:42
I've created a new discussion board with the intent of gathering stock contributors together to look into these issues further. This is not anonymous - you will need to supply a portfolio link when registering. It would help if people would be active on the threads where I've asked for input.

http://www.accordstock.com/stockArtistsCollective/index.php

Sean,

The portfolio link box isn't long enough to accept the URL of an SS portfolio.

Im thinking it needs to be an IS port

luissantos84 · « **Reply #612 on:** January 14, 2013, 15:01 »

Quote from: gostwyck on January 14, 2013, 14:58

Quote from: sjlocke on January 14, 2013, 14:42
I've created a new discussion board with the intent of gathering stock contributors together to look into these issues further. This is not anonymous - you will need to supply a portfolio link when registering. It would help if people would be active on the threads where I've asked for input.

http://www.accordstock.com/stockArtistsCollective/index.php

Sean,

The portfolio link box isn't long enough to accept the URL of an SS portfolio.

you can use the one at your SS homepage, next to the followers and views

ShadySue · « **Reply #613 on:** January 14, 2013, 15:21 »

Many/most of the inspectors are also contributors.
It would have some sort of effect if many/most of them stopped inspecting, together with any other tactics the rest of us use.

Jo Ann Snover · « **Reply #614 on:** January 14, 2013, 15:23 »

I like including Fail in a hashtag. I wonder if #GoogleDriveFail might be most straightforward - although it leaves out images or stock.

It's less about hating Getty or them selling us down the river than getting the word out that something's amiss with Google Drive's stock images

Sean Locke Photography · « **Reply #615 on:** January 14, 2013, 15:33 »

Quote from: gostwyck on January 14, 2013, 14:58

Quote from: sjlocke on January 14, 2013, 14:42
I've created a new discussion board with the intent of gathering stock contributors together to look into these issues further. This is not anonymous - you will need to supply a portfolio link when registering. It would help if people would be active on the threads where I've asked for input.

http://www.accordstock.com/stockArtistsCollective/index.php

Sean,

The portfolio link box isn't long enough to accept the URL of an SS portfolio.

Thanks - I've made it longer....

cathyslife · « **Reply #616 on:** January 14, 2013, 15:53 »

Sean, so do we or did we have to ave a portfolio at istock or can it be from other sites? I am happy to participate. My istock account has remained open though i pulled my images with the RC debacle.

Jo Ann Snover · « **Reply #617 on:** January 14, 2013, 15:58 »

Quote from: cclapper on January 14, 2013, 15:53

Sean, so do we or did we have to ave a portfolio at istock or can it be from other sites? I am happy to participate. My istock account has remained open though i pulled my images with the RC debacle.

I used my SS portfolio - I have one at IS but who knows for how much longer - and it worked fine

Sean Locke Photography · « **Reply #618 on:** January 14, 2013, 15:59 »

Quote from: cclapper on January 14, 2013, 15:53

Sean, so do we or did we have to ave a portfolio at istock or can it be from other sites? I am happy to participate. My istock account has remained open though i pulled my images with the RC debacle.

This isn't iStock specific, so, anywhere.

cathyslife · « **Reply #619 on:** January 14, 2013, 16:41 »

Cool, i will check it out when i get home in a bit.

Elenathewise · « **Reply #620 on:** January 14, 2013, 17:12 »

Quote from: sjlocke on January 14, 2013, 14:42

I've created a new discussion board with the intent of gathering stock contributors together to look into these issues further. This is not anonymous - you will need to supply a portfolio link when registering. It would help if people would be active on the threads where I've asked for input.

http://www.accordstock.com/stockArtistsCollective/index.php

Just registered... gave SS link to my portfolio since I don't know how long my IS one will be valid for.

Monty-m-gue · « **Reply #621 on:** January 14, 2013, 17:43 »

I don't use Twitter, so I may be off the mark here - but what about Hashtag: don't be evil?

rubyroo · « **Reply #622 on:** January 14, 2013, 17:51 »

Revisiting the interview with JK when Carlyle took over - where he talks about 'the next phase'. Perhaps someone brighter than me can extract more from it. Lots of passionate (historical) comments underneath it:

http://www.bjp-online.com/british-journal-of-photography/news/2199115/-nothing-will-change-for-our-contributors-says-getty-images-ceo

leaf · « **Reply #623 on:** January 14, 2013, 18:00 »

This is the type of story that the consumerist might be interested in.

Blammo · « **Reply #624 on:** January 14, 2013, 18:05 »

Admittedly my English sucks, but if someone could draft a short to the point teaser I´m more then willing to spread it to any news,media,social platform that could have an interest in this story.

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