Author Topic: sjlocke was just booted from iStock (Read 128377 times)

gostwyck · « **Reply #625 on:** March 23, 2013, 07:06 »

Quote from: RapidEye on March 23, 2013, 06:30

Quote from: cobalt on March 23, 2013, 05:19
We just decided we want a less stressful life and fun way to earn money.

And after all these years of shenanigans do you still feel it's less stressful?

I'll let you know when I get back from the golf course! For me it's not a big deal. Yes, Istock is dying and SS is growing ... but my income is about the same. I know, if I could be arsed to work a bit harder/smarter, my income would probably grow. But for me, enough is enough. I only work as much as I need to do to cover my requirements.

Speaking personally, it's about as stress-free a lifestyle as I could imagine, short of winning the lottery. I very much enjoy what I do and the ability to work when I want to, or not as the case may be.

Now ... did I mention that I've just bought the Nike Method 001 putter, as used by a Mr Woods of Jupiter, Florida? Seriously excellent piece of kit.

cobalt · « **Reply #626 on:** March 23, 2013, 07:56 »

LOL! I know, but for all the drama on istock it is still a lot easier than dealing with a team of employees ( even if they are all nice as individuals), customers, bills, people who don´t pay, people who lie and insult you and then don´t pay, trade shows, sneaky salespeople, slow suppliers, logistics problems (why are my products in the wrong country??), paperwork, more paperwork, court cases...etc...

The stress with istock was of course of a more personal nature, because for many of us istock was a lot more than just a webstore. I´ve never been part of any kind of "movement" before, but that is how it came across in the beginning. Everyone was so focussed on pushing the site forward, it was amazing. And then things changed...

But at least I can deal with it while sitting in my pyjamas at home in front of the computer. No traffic jams, no need to dress up and entertain people I really don´t like...etc...

So now I am indie and can focus better on my work and my friends.

And who knows, maybe there is a site out there that lives and breathes a similar community spirit like the old istock.

cathyslife · « **Reply #627 on:** March 23, 2013, 10:29 »

Quote from: shudderstok on March 22, 2013, 20:50

It really amazes me how many of you don't get the whole industry in general. Monsters like Carlyle and Getty know exactly what is happening in the industry and don't really need to come into a forum for peon photographers to do due diligence on the industry. These guys know exactly what is going on in this ever growing industry. They dominate global sales, they make billions, and we make pennies. The last thing on their mind is to come into a forum such as this and see the same people complaining over and over again. They know they have you, and they don't care if you come or go, you are completely expendable and replaceable. That goes for all of us. That my friends is the ugly truth of it - industry wide. Sure some of them can spin it like you are a "community" or you can deify certain people, but in the end, it's all the same regardless of agency, persona, or concept. and we are the peon's.

Agree with you totally. The Feb. 2 taking down of images proved that. While some people were willing to deactivate all of their images, most people did not. While I certainly agree that some things they do make it seem like they don't know what the h$ll is going on, their accountants and attorneys most certainly do. They know that people are desperate for money and will take whatever is dished out.

It only made sense. Contributors were on top of the getty/google deal and are screaming about copyright and cheating. So of course getty will come up with 360...no one gets to know anything except them. You might get paid something, but be assured it is NOT going to be in your best interest.

Just as an aside, I have noticed more and more that the credit lines in top magazines are not even posting photographer's names anymore...all you see is getty images, istockphoto or corbis, or the agencies name. We have all just become a bottom-line number for these guys.

Sean Locke Photography · « **Reply #628 on:** March 23, 2013, 10:50 »

Quote from: cclapper on March 23, 2013, 10:29

It only made sense. Contributors were on top of the getty/google deal and are screaming about copyright and cheating. So of course getty will come up with 360...no one gets to know anything except them. You might get paid something, but be assured it is NOT going to be in your best interest.

Yep, and it is hidden behind locked doors, which are through a curtain, and guarded by a rabid dachshund.

pro@stockphotos · « **Reply #629 on:** March 23, 2013, 11:11 »

Quote from: sjlocke on March 23, 2013, 10:50

Quote from: cclapper on March 23, 2013, 10:29
It only made sense. Contributors were on top of the getty/google deal and are screaming about copyright and cheating. So of course getty will come up with 360...no one gets to know anything except them. You might get paid something, but be assured it is NOT going to be in your best interest.

Yep, and it is hidden behind locked doors, which are through a curtain, and guarded by a rabid dachshund.

Speaking of behind locked doors and curtains... Is stocksy opening tomorrow??

Sean Locke Photography · « **Reply #630 on:** March 23, 2013, 11:37 »

Watch my blog on Monday...

Suljo · « **Reply #631 on:** March 23, 2013, 18:20 »

Dont forget to erase you footer here on MSG forum

My iStockphoto Buyer's Tips Blog

fotografer · « **Reply #632 on:** March 23, 2013, 18:30 »

Quote from: Suljo on March 23, 2013, 18:20

Dont forget to erase you footer here on MSG forum

My iStockphoto Buyer's Tips Blog

Or he can change the blog to say
Tip no 1. Don't buy at Istock.

lisafx · « **Reply #633 on:** March 23, 2013, 18:36 »

Quote from: fotografer on March 23, 2013, 18:30

Quote from: Suljo on March 23, 2013, 18:20
Dont forget to erase you footer here on MSG forum

My iStockphoto Buyer's Tips Blog
Or he can change the blog to say
Tip no 1. Don't buy at Istock.

Suljo · « **Reply #634 on:** March 23, 2013, 19:23 »

Quote from: lisafx on March 23, 2013, 18:36

Quote from: fotografer on March 23, 2013, 18:30
Quote from: Suljo on March 23, 2013, 18:20
Dont forget to erase you footer here on MSG forum

My iStockphoto Buyer's Tips Blog
Or he can change the blog to say
Tip no 1. Don't buy at Istock.

Everything Just anything about. Just OFF. Every bad advertisement on gogle serach is "good in terms of view"
So just exclude word iSock, getty and other thinky/stinky stuff in you mind.

shudderstok · « **Reply #635 on:** March 24, 2013, 00:53 »

Quote from: pro@stockphotos on March 23, 2013, 11:11

Quote from: sjlocke on March 23, 2013, 10:50
Quote from: cclapper on March 23, 2013, 10:29
It only made sense. Contributors were on top of the getty/google deal and are screaming about copyright and cheating. So of course getty will come up with 360...no one gets to know anything except them. You might get paid something, but be assured it is NOT going to be in your best interest.

Yep, and it is hidden behind locked doors, which are through a curtain, and guarded by a rabid dachshund.

Speaking of behind locked doors and curtains... Is stocksy opening tomorrow??

who cares??? a new agency brought to you by the same guy who sold you out once. he is a smart business man and has way too many of you suckered.

cobalt · « **Reply #636 on:** March 24, 2013, 03:31 »

And you believe we should trust Jonathan Klein more?

When Bruce was there, istock was thriving, I was paid 40%, traffic to the site was going up, sales were growing.

After he left, the royalties were slashed, the referral bonus was eliminated, the bonus on extended licenses was taken away, the RC system was introduced with "yearly targets" that were announced retro actively in September or October of a year, 100% royalty day was cancelled, the community was killed off, the communication is either inexistant or incompetent with managers who are always hiding and refuse to take personal responsibility when they make mistakes. Instead they blame people like Sean, that they just ripped off with the getty google deal and throw out the man who knew more about the business than Boston Consulting.

But sure, getty is the company we should trust.

Why don't you just go back to istock or getty and rally the troops there? The place could use someone who tries to lift the morale and makes the place look attractive to artists. Or at least support the hard working admins and staff of istock.

But then of course, you would have to be a force for success and growth and couldn't hide behind an anonymus alias. You would need to achieve visible results and obviously it is a lot more fun to attack the contributors, Bruce or microstock instead of doing the hard work of growing the business.

loop · « **Reply #637 on:** March 24, 2013, 05:00 »

Quote from: shudderstok on March 24, 2013, 00:53

Quote from: pro@stockphotos on March 23, 2013, 11:11
Quote from: sjlocke on March 23, 2013, 10:50
Quote from: cclapper on March 23, 2013, 10:29
It only made sense. Contributors were on top of the getty/google deal and are screaming about copyright and cheating. So of course getty will come up with 360...no one gets to know anything except them. You might get paid something, but be assured it is NOT going to be in your best interest.

Yep, and it is hidden behind locked doors, which are through a curtain, and guarded by a rabid dachshund.

Speaking of behind locked doors and curtains... Is stocksy opening tomorrow??

who cares??? a new agency brought to you by the same guy who sold you out once. he is a smart business man and has way too many of you suckered.

Yes, maybe Bruce "sold us once", but sometimes I get the feeling that Getty sell us daily.

Reef · « **Reply #638 on:** March 24, 2013, 05:59 »

Quote from: loop on March 24, 2013, 05:00

Quote from: shudderstok on March 24, 2013, 00:53

who cares??? a new agency brought to you by the same guy who sold you out once. he is a smart business man and has way too many of you suckered.

Yes, maybe Bruce "sold us once", but sometimes I get the feeling that Getty sell us daily.

only sometimes you get the feeling?

Had to give a heart to Cobalt's great reply above.

pro@stockphotos · « **Reply #639 on:** March 24, 2013, 13:38 »

Quote from: sjlocke on March 23, 2013, 11:37

Watch my blog on Monday...

Monday.. Your blog..? Can't I just pull up Stocksy.com and check it out for myself by then?

Sean Locke Photography · « **Reply #640 on:** March 24, 2013, 13:54 »

Well, if you knew, why'd you ask?

Blammo · « **Reply #641 on:** March 24, 2013, 13:59 »

Cobalt, great reply

pro@stockphotos · « **Reply #642 on:** March 24, 2013, 14:22 »

Quote from: sjlocke on March 24, 2013, 13:54

Well, if you knew, why'd you ask?

I will say your blog shows off some really good shoots the airport, new parents, and graduation are great even for your standards.

Sean Locke Photography · « **Reply #643 on:** March 24, 2013, 16:14 »

Quote from: pro@stockphotos on March 24, 2013, 14:22

Quote from: sjlocke on March 24, 2013, 13:54
Well, if you knew, why'd you ask?
I will say your blog shows off some really good shoots the airport, new parents, and graduation are great even for your standards.

I think that's a compliment, so thanks!

picture5469 · « **Reply #644 on:** March 25, 2013, 11:12 »

Well it seems his port is no longer on IS. Good luck Sean

Sean Locke Photography · « **Reply #645 on:** March 25, 2013, 11:14 »

Quote from: picture5469 on March 25, 2013, 11:12

Well it seems his port is no longer on IS. Good luck Sean

Yep, bit by bit, they disabled everything this morning. I no longer have a stats page, which will make it difficult to check when the Getty sales from last month come in.

cthoman · « **Reply #646 on:** March 25, 2013, 11:18 »

Quote from: sjlocke on March 25, 2013, 11:14

Quote from: picture5469 on March 25, 2013, 11:12
Well it seems his port is no longer on IS. Good luck Sean

Yep, bit by bit, they disabled everything this morning. I no longer have a stats page, which will make it difficult to check when the Getty sales from last month come in.

Wow! Good luck! I noticed Stocky went into some sort of restricted access mode too.

picture5469 · « **Reply #647 on:** March 25, 2013, 11:21 »

Probably getting switched on.

Maui · « **Reply #648 on:** March 25, 2013, 11:26 »

At the moment I can still see and access the portfolio over here in Germany.

I'll keep an eye on it.

Dr Bouz · « **Reply #649 on:** March 25, 2013, 12:33 »

Quote from: cclapper on March 23, 2013, 10:29

Agree with you totally. The Feb. 2 taking down of images proved that. While some people were willing to deactivate all of their images, most people did not. While I certainly agree that some things they do make it seem like they don't know what the h$ll is going on, their accountants and attorneys most certainly do. They know that people are desperate for money and will take whatever is dished out.

It only made sense. Contributors were on top of the getty/google deal and are screaming about copyright and cheating. So of course getty will come up with 360...no one gets to know anything except them. You might get paid something, but be assured it is NOT going to be in your best interest.

Just as an aside, I have noticed more and more that the credit lines in top magazines are not even posting photographer's names anymore...all you see is getty images, istockphoto or corbis, or the agencies name. We have all just become a bottom-line number for these guys.

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