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« Reply #25 on: February 11, 2013, 12:16 »
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Wowww... I am speechless.

Seems like the demise of iStock continues.


EmberMike

« Reply #26 on: February 11, 2013, 12:19 »
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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.

I think it's this. I bet it really annoys Getty that one of their companies pays anyone more than 20%. I think that's why the independents get less than 20%. It allowed istock to lower the average rate and get it closer to 20%.

Poncke

« Reply #27 on: February 11, 2013, 12:23 »
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Madness.

The timing of Stocksy is perfect.

« Reply #28 on: February 11, 2013, 12:25 »
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I am speechless too.  :o

Scary move by Getty/Istock. This is NOT a way to treat one of the most succesful stock photographers of Istock.

He will be succesful in any new endeavour he starts.

« Reply #29 on: February 11, 2013, 12:34 »
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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.

I think it's this. I bet it really annoys Getty that one of their companies pays anyone more than 20%. I think that's why the independents get less than 20%. It allowed istock to lower the average rate and get it closer to 20%.
They are going to delete all his files if they wanted to pay him 20% or less they would have ended his exclusivity.  Istock also didn't make this public (heads on pikes).  Always with the conspiracy theories, I think reading Sean's blog post gives the most rational and clear headed explanation of why this happened.

« Reply #30 on: February 11, 2013, 12:35 »
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Hey Sean - you'll be back on your feet in no time.  Work hard, remember to stay balanced with your family life as well.  It's easy to think you have to work 80+ hours a week, but that's not going to be any good.  Pace yourself.  I've been through this with loss of a job in 2008, and hustling to get things moving.  Learned the hard way, and got back on track with keeping work in its place.

Talk to the right people at whichever new agencies you choose, and try to make special arrangements if you can.  They will jump through a few hoops, perhaps assisting you with uploads, pushing images live, in order to help out a contributor with a portfolio of images as strong as yours is.  Don't tell me there isn't favoritism in this business.  I've seen it firsthand.  Most intelligently-run agencies will reach out to help you if they realize they're going to help themselves in turn.  And don't forget what you bring to the table. 

You'll do fine, and a year or two later you'll look back and realize that it was a blessing in disguise.  Best wishes, man.

« Reply #31 on: February 11, 2013, 12:38 »
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...Always with the conspiracy theories..

Conspiracy? Who said anything about a conspiracy?

 To quote from A Princess Bride "I don't think it (that word )means what you think it means" Just because people have a badly thought out or mistaken or even unethical plan doesn't mean it's a conspiracy.

« Reply #32 on: February 11, 2013, 12:44 »
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...Always with the conspiracy theories..

Conspiracy? Who said anything about a conspiracy?

 To quote from A Princess Bride "I don't think it (that word )means what you think it means" Just because people have a badly thought out or mistaken or even unethical plan doesn't mean it's a conspiracy.
The conspiracy that every action taken is because of the grand plan to lower royalty rates or get people to quit exclusivity when there are much more plausible reasons for terminating Sean's account, like the ones he sets out in his own blog.   

« Reply #33 on: February 11, 2013, 12:47 »
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Un-be-effin-lievable... >:(

You were part of the very soul of the istock as we knew it (although being the businessman you are you might not care about that sort of sentimental cr*p)
Kudos for what you've done for the community overthere. Chin up and forward to greener pastures, i'll join the choir singing you'll be better off in the long run and its their loss, with your skills there's no doubts about it!

« Reply #34 on: February 11, 2013, 12:48 »
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Wow, this move makes me distrust that company even more than all the recent crap they've pulled. I don't know why, maybe it just seems so vindictive.  Sean will do fine, I have no doubt. istock on the other hand...

« Reply #35 on: February 11, 2013, 12:51 »
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OMG, they have lost their minds...so incredibly stupid!!

« Reply #36 on: February 11, 2013, 13:00 »
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In a certain way, he is lucky to quit Istock before the deep end, he has time to build another business with other agencies. Other big contributors might think to quit by themselves before the big crash.

EmberMike

« Reply #37 on: February 11, 2013, 13:00 »
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Apparently some sort of statement is going to be released later today. No idea from who exactly. Lobo just says on the forum that something will be posted later.

Can't wait to see what that's all about.
 

ShadySue

  • There is a crack in everything
« Reply #38 on: February 11, 2013, 13:05 »
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Apparently some sort of statement is going to be released later today. No idea from who exactly. Lobo just says on the forum that something will be posted later.

Can't wait to see what that's all about.

"Listen you plebs: sook it up or ship out"

« Reply #39 on: February 11, 2013, 13:05 »
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You've got to wonder exactly what business motive they had for dropping Sean.  Surely this wasn't an emotional decision on their part! :)  Considering how many salaries Sean's portfolio has covered at Getty/iStock, you'd think that some heads would have to roll immediately to make up for the abrupt loss in revenue.  It's not as if his body of work can be easily replaced by newcomers or established stockers. 

As for Sean, I know he'll come out of this on top.  Thanks for sharing your many talents, knowledge and inspiration with us over the years.  You're a leader in this industry.  I wish you and your family the best and even greater success than you had with iStock.

« Reply #40 on: February 11, 2013, 13:06 »
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Apparently some sort of statement is going to be released later today....

Polish that turd...

RacePhoto

« Reply #41 on: February 11, 2013, 13:06 »
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You covered it perfectly.

I always liked and respected Sean for his straight shooting posts and helpful, no nonsense factual information.

I don't know how my opinion can go up from, he's the tops, but it just doubled.

Sean didn't lead anything, (as they accuse him) he followed the general consensus and reacted to the popular opinion. In fact he was pretty quiet about the whole thing on the forums, except pointing out the detailed information.

Strange times indeed. Welcome to the club Sean, can I be your referral to SS. (that's a joke...)  :D

Something tells me,
they're not very bright and haven't a clue what they've just done.
or it's a suicide mission? Drive off all the exclusives, and kill IS.



OMG, they have lost their minds...so incredibly stupid!!

« Reply #42 on: February 11, 2013, 13:07 »
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Apparently some sort of statement is going to be released later today. No idea from who exactly. Lobo just says on the forum that something will be posted later.

Can't wait to see what that's all about.

"Listen you plebs: sook it up or ship out"
The spin on this should be interesting.  :o

dbvirago

« Reply #43 on: February 11, 2013, 13:10 »
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The beatings will continue until moral improves

w7lwi

  • Those that don't stand up to evil enable evil.
« Reply #44 on: February 11, 2013, 13:11 »
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Between this and Lobo's admission that he (and others) closely follow the posts on MSG, is it any wonder that many of us use anonymous names?  Notice it wasn't iStock that contacted Sean.  It was Getty.  Like the Google Drive deal, did iStock have any input on this or were they directed to proceed by their clueless overseers?  Getty has always despised microstock so it's no real surprise that their attitude reflects this corporate culture.  The old saying "To cut off your nose to spite your face" seems to apply quite nicely to Getty in this instance.  And iStock as well if they did, indeed, have any hand in it.

jen

« Reply #45 on: February 11, 2013, 13:21 »
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Anyone know what the new stock site is?

« Reply #46 on: February 11, 2013, 13:25 »
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Apparently some sort of statement is going to be released later today. No idea from who exactly. Lobo just says on the forum that something will be posted later.

Can't wait to see what that's all about.

I'm thinking in a Darth Vader voice, it will go like this...

You are part of the Rebel Alliance and a traitor! Take her away!

 ;D


« Reply #48 on: February 11, 2013, 13:28 »
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Apparently some sort of statement is going to be released later today. No idea from who exactly. Lobo just says on the forum that something will be posted later.

Can't wait to see what that's all about.

"Listen you plebs: sook it up or ship out"

;D Give the girl some hearts!

« Reply #49 on: February 11, 2013, 13:37 »
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Apparently some sort of statement is going to be released later today. No idea from who exactly. Lobo just says on the forum that something will be posted later.

Can't wait to see what that's all about.

I'm thinking in a Darth Vader voice, it will go like this...

You are part of the Rebel Alliance and a traitor! Take her away!

 ;D

Wait... I'm changing my answer. Istock will claim that he weighed as much as a duck, so he was clearly a witch!


 

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