Author Topic: sjlocke was just booted from iStock (Read 128057 times)

jsmithzz · « **on:** February 11, 2013, 11:13 »

Read about it here... Unbelievable.

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

Maui · « **Reply #1 on:** February 11, 2013, 11:23 »

Wow. Welcome to the free world. Good luck to you!

aeonf · « **Reply #2 on:** February 11, 2013, 11:23 »

OMG.

They have lost their mind.
We will be handing in our 30 day notice and giving up the crown ASAP.

Jo Ann Snover · « **Reply #3 on:** February 11, 2013, 11:25 »

Quote from: aeonf on February 11, 2013, 11:23

OMG.

They have lost their mind.
We will be handing in our 30 day notice and giving up the crown ASAP.

You have to wonder if for some bizarre reason that was part of what iStock wanted - to get more exclusives to jump ship. So many have been on the fence for a while and uncertain about the right thing to do. This insanity on iStock's part will help make up more minds than yours, I'm guessing.

tickstock · « **Reply #4 on:** February 11, 2013, 11:28 »

Quote from: jsnover on February 11, 2013, 11:25

Quote from: aeonf on February 11, 2013, 11:23
OMG.

They have lost their mind.
We will be handing in our 30 day notice and giving up the crown ASAP.

You have to wonder if for some bizarre reason that was part of what iStock wanted - to get more exclusives to jump ship. So many have been on the fence for a while and uncertain about the right thing to do. This insanity on iStock's part will help make up more minds than yours, I'm guessing.

And your theory is that deleting one of the best selling portfolios anywhere will benefit them how? Bizarre is right.

EmberMike · « **Reply #5 on:** February 11, 2013, 11:30 »

Thanks for starting a separate thread about this. Definitely warrants it, although I hope Sean doesn't mind the extra attention.

Truly an unbelievable development, given who this happened to. Everything Sean has done has been with the intention of improving the company and trying to maintain the ability to make a living as an istock exclusive artist. To respond in this way just highlights the true colors of the company that we've seen devolve over the last couple of years.

Best of luck to you, Sean.

nataq · « **Reply #6 on:** February 11, 2013, 11:31 »

Wow, with all respect, iStock: if you read this: what business sense does this make from your point of view? What do you expect to happen?
My feelings are with you, Sean. I hope that track is the right one for you, even though you didn´t choose it yourself. Thanks for all the help and gadgets you´ve given to me and the community.

gbalex · « **Reply #7 on:** February 11, 2013, 11:31 »

Sorry to hear all of this Sean.

I am impressed at how quickly you have wrapped your mind around this ugly development and I am happy to see that you have quickly shifted gears to develop a positive course for the future. Good luck in your ventures and thank you for all you have done to help the broader community at IS.

Maui · « **Reply #8 on:** February 11, 2013, 11:32 »

Pride comes before desaster, and arrogance before a fall.

Proverbs 15,16

jsmithzz · « **Reply #9 on:** February 11, 2013, 11:37 »

Quote from: EmberMike on February 11, 2013, 11:30

Thanks for starting a separate thread about this. Definitely warrants it, although I hope Sean doesn't mind the extra attention.

Truly an unbelievable development, given who this happened to. Everything Sean has done has been with the intention of improving the company and trying to maintain the ability to make a living as an istock exclusive artist. To respond in this way just highlights the true colors of the company that we've seen devolve over the last couple of years.

Best of luck to you, Sean.

Sean was such a huge part of the iStock community. His presence will definitely be missed. As much as a kick in the teeth this was from the iStock management, I doubt Sean will go and pout in the corner. I'm sure his work will do well on other sites and be more fairly represented. iStock just lost one of the microstock greats. Shame on them.

Elenathewise · « **Reply #10 on:** February 11, 2013, 11:40 »

Oh-oh.... here comes the competition! :-)
On a serious note this is absolutely in line with other Getty's policies. They are still under illusion they can control the market and flex their power, and it is so ridiculous and obsolete one can only laugh.
Sean will restore most of his income within a month or two and eventually will be making more money with independent agencies, I know that for sure; and Getty not only lost his highly salable images, but also created more bad publicity for themselves... so who's in a better position now? It's just mind-boggling how determined Getty is to dig their own grave.
I better up my game now with such IS exclusives entering independent market:)

StanRohrer · « **Reply #11 on:** February 11, 2013, 11:40 »

What Getty/iStock continues to fail to understand is that all this ruckus in the forums, and polite crowd sourcing help (as Sean did) is fundamentally based on wanting iStock to succeed. Yes there are many pushing away as a protest – but still an attempt for Getty/iStock to wake up and fix things that are thought to need fixing.

People who are truly expecting Getty/iStock to find its demise have already made a statement by abandoning the ship and leaving. Getty/iStock shoots themselves in the foot again by making an example by one of their best supporters. Somewhere in the Getty/iStock management is a very emotional manager looking to place blame that is squarely of their own making.

This is not your problem Sean (although you reap the painful results). You have been the iStock contributors’ advocate where Getty/iStock continues to fail miserably. As I have stated in numerous threads at iStock – the management does not understand the iStock culture of old. The latest events are just another example of crowd sourcing that can be used for Getty/iStock benefit or demise.

dhanford · « **Reply #12 on:** February 11, 2013, 11:41 »

Quote from: jsnover on February 11, 2013, 11:25

Quote from: aeonf on February 11, 2013, 11:23
OMG.

They have lost their mind.
We will be handing in our 30 day notice and giving up the crown ASAP.

You have to wonder if for some bizarre reason that was part of what iStock wanted - to get more exclusives to jump ship. So many have been on the fence for a while and uncertain about the right thing to do. This insanity on iStock's part will help make up more minds than yours, I'm guessing.

Agreed.

I think if they are trying to clear our the heavy hitters, they may have found a way to do it. My guess is that there will be a wake of diamonds following Sean. I can see where this will make Getty more profit in the short run- non exclusives (bigger cut), lower canisters (cheaper) and images that are wholly owned by Getty (total profit).

cthoman · « **Reply #13 on:** February 11, 2013, 11:45 »

First the pope now the king of iStock!?!?

jjneff · « **Reply #14 on:** February 11, 2013, 11:46 »

I believe they are removing the images as well? Yes truly arrogant and nuts. I have fewer and fewer reasons to go to the iStock forums anymore.

fotoVoyager · « **Reply #15 on:** February 11, 2013, 11:49 »

Quote from: cthoman on February 11, 2013, 11:45

First the pope now the king of iStock!?!?

I understand Sean's in the running to replace him.

Snufkin · « **Reply #16 on:** February 11, 2013, 11:50 »

Unbelievable. I sympathize with Sean and I am positive that in the long run he will do great without iStock. But istock without sjlocke? Insanity. It's like FC Barcelona without L. Messi...
Maybe they are panicking and have gone completely irrational or want to show how tough they can be. They are sinking anyway.

rimglow · « **Reply #17 on:** February 11, 2013, 11:53 »

Maybe Sean will be involved Stocksy.

incarno · « **Reply #18 on:** February 11, 2013, 11:57 »

Sorry to hear that Sean! They have lost their mind!

uvox4 · « **Reply #19 on:** February 11, 2013, 11:58 »

Wow!!!!

Sean appeared very impartial in his posts. Big Brother, 1984.

Jo Ann Snover · « **Reply #20 on:** February 11, 2013, 11:58 »

Quote from: tickstock on February 11, 2013, 11:28

Quote from: jsnover on February 11, 2013, 11:25
Quote from: aeonf on February 11, 2013, 11:23
OMG.

They have lost their mind.
We will be handing in our 30 day notice and giving up the crown ASAP.

You have to wonder if for some bizarre reason that was part of what iStock wanted - to get more exclusives to jump ship. So many have been on the fence for a while and uncertain about the right thing to do. This insanity on iStock's part will help make up more minds than yours, I'm guessing.
And your theory is that deleting one of the best selling portfolios anywhere will benefit them how? Bizarre is right.

It's either heads on pikes (scare off the others who might be thinking of leaving so they get compliant and "behave), drive them all out (cull the exclusives to save money on royalty payments) or they're not very bright and haven't a clue what they've just done.

Elenathewise · « **Reply #21 on:** February 11, 2013, 12:01 »

Quote from: jsnover on February 11, 2013, 11:58

.... or they're not very bright and haven't a clue what they've just done.

That one:)

etienjones · « **Reply #22 on:** February 11, 2013, 12:02 »

Good luck to you Sean.
As for me, another sign that the ship is sinking and is not the agency that it used to be . . .

ShadySue · « **Reply #23 on:** February 11, 2013, 12:11 »

Quote from: jsnover on February 11, 2013, 11:25

Quote from: aeonf on February 11, 2013, 11:23
OMG.

They have lost their mind.
We will be handing in our 30 day notice and giving up the crown ASAP.

You have to wonder if for some bizarre reason that was part of what iStock wanted - to get more exclusives to jump ship. So many have been on the fence for a while and uncertain about the right thing to do. This insanity on iStock's part will help make up more minds than yours, I'm guessing.

I've assumed they wanted to stop having to pay people more than the bare minimum for a long time.

Nevertheless, shocked by this latest insanity.
Sean, I'm sure you'll do great and don't need 'good luck' from me, but best wishes.

sharpshot · « **Reply #24 on:** February 11, 2013, 12:14 »

Not a surprise. Just when you think they can't do anything more stupid, they always do. Just confirms to me that they either want to kill istock or they're completely incompetent. Either way, I'm pleased I don't rely on my earnings with them anymore.

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