Author Topic: Vector Vetta rebellion (Read 44032 times)

Chris3fer · « **Reply #125 on:** April 12, 2011, 11:15 »

And nowwwww its gonna get locked. To help us deal with it. That's just super. I would have deleted too if I was Dave. Istock is cutthroat and doesn't mind sending threats through email about account removal and whatever it wants. I admire him wanting to tell us all what's up, but totally understand why he decided to hold off.

jamirae · « **Reply #126 on:** April 12, 2011, 11:30 »

my first thought was that he jumped the gun then realized what he did so he went back and removed it. I was think it was due to the NDA.

sometimes silence speaks louder than words.

vlad_the_imp · « **Reply #127 on:** April 12, 2011, 11:52 »

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my first thought was that he jumped the gun then realized what he did so he went back and removed it.

That is exactly right. He also stated that he was going to accept the deal that was going to be on the table so whatever it is it can't be too bad, as he was pretty definitely opposed previously.

pancaketom · « **Reply #128 on:** April 12, 2011, 12:08 »

Quote from: vlad_the_imp on April 12, 2011, 11:52

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my first thought was that he jumped the gun then realized what he did so he went back and removed it.

That is exactly right. He also stated that he was going to accept the deal that was going to be on the table so whatever it is it can't be too bad, as he was pretty definitely opposed previously.

or he realized that IS had him by the short and curlies and he had no choice but to take the scraps that they offered or he'd never be able to buy that new lens cap.

VB inc · « **Reply #129 on:** April 12, 2011, 14:05 »

Quote from: pancaketom on April 12, 2011, 12:08

Quote from: vlad_the_imp on April 12, 2011, 11:52
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my first thought was that he jumped the gun then realized what he did so he went back and removed it.

That is exactly right. He also stated that he was going to accept the deal that was going to be on the table so whatever it is it can't be too bad, as he was pretty definitely opposed previously.

or he realized that IS had him by the short and curlies and he had no choice but to take the scraps that they offered or he'd never be able to buy that new lens cap.

dont you mean wacom tablet?

Im thinking he got a private email regarding his post from the admins so he took it down himself.

caspixel · « **Reply #130 on:** April 12, 2011, 15:49 »

One thing that stuck in my head that he said was that iStock *really* needs the participation of the illustrators to get this program off the ground. The thought that went through my head was that there's a lot of stuff iStock *could* do for the contributors to help the contributors get their own programs off the ground. So again, it's iStock taking taking taking and giving nothing back. I'm sure the deal will be underwhelming. Dave didn't seem resigned in his post, not excited.

I'm also really surprised at how reluctant they are to speak, the participants in the fraud conference call seemed quite comfortable sharing their thoughts, even with the NDA.

And it looks like iStock is still waiting on approval from Getty (the whole 'i's & 't's being crossed spin...)

cathyslife · « **Reply #131 on:** April 12, 2011, 18:29 »

Quote from: pancaketom on April 12, 2011, 12:08

Quote from: vlad_the_imp on April 12, 2011, 11:52
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my first thought was that he jumped the gun then realized what he did so he went back and removed it.

That is exactly right. He also stated that he was going to accept the deal that was going to be on the table so whatever it is it can't be too bad, as he was pretty definitely opposed previously.

or he realized that IS had him by the short and curlies and he had no choice but to take the scraps that they offered or he'd never be able to buy that new lens cap.

That's what it sounds like to me.

divinityer · « **Reply #132 on:** April 12, 2011, 18:52 »

Quote from: cclapper on April 12, 2011, 18:29

Quote from: pancaketom on April 12, 2011, 12:08
Quote from: vlad_the_imp on April 12, 2011, 11:52
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my first thought was that he jumped the gun then realized what he did so he went back and removed it.

That is exactly right. He also stated that he was going to accept the deal that was going to be on the table so whatever it is it can't be too bad, as he was pretty definitely opposed previously.

or he realized that IS had him by the short and curlies and he had no choice but to take the scraps that they offered or he'd never be able to buy that new lens cap.

That's what it sounds like to me.

I saw the post in question and thought it lacked any hope or excitement. It seemed more despondent, imo.

ShadySue · « **Reply #133 on:** April 12, 2011, 19:31 »

Quote from: cobalt on April 12, 2011, 10:39

In his original post he said that 90% of the contributors would be very happy with the deal that was offered. He is also taking it himself.

He just pointed out that he now better understood the bigger changes going on in the industry and the pressure everyone was under. So whatever rates we have, we shouldn´t rely on them to stay unchanged forever. Nothing new there. We all know that there is a complete oversupply of images and that it is a buyers world out there.

Really no conspiracy. But you have to bother reading things yourself...

Difficult to read posts which have been removed.
But essentially, the bottom line is we're all screwed?
In which case, I'd like to see a bit less money wasting by/at HQ. Why is it only the contributors who are getting squeezed?

gwhitton · « **Reply #134 on:** April 12, 2011, 19:34 »

Quote from: ShadySue on April 12, 2011, 19:31

Quote from: cobalt on April 12, 2011, 10:39
In his original post he said that 90% of the contributors would be very happy with the deal that was offered. He is also taking it himself.

He just pointed out that he now better understood the bigger changes going on in the industry and the pressure everyone was under. So whatever rates we have, we shouldn´t rely on them to stay unchanged forever. Nothing new there. We all know that there is a complete oversupply of images and that it is a buyers world out there.

Really no conspiracy. But you have to bother reading things yourself...
Difficult to read posts which have been removed.
But essentially, the bottom line is we're all screwed?
In which case, I'd like to see a bit less money wasting by/at HQ. Why is it only the contributors who are getting squeezed?

They squeeze you because they can....

nico_blue · « **Reply #135 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:21 »

No real conspiracies going on... you will hear our thoughts once the official announcement comes out from istock, the update from rogermexico said it will be in a few days.

Chris3fer · « **Reply #136 on:** April 14, 2011, 09:25 »

Anyone wanna take bets on if they will actually say anything this week?

gostwyck · « **Reply #137 on:** April 14, 2011, 09:44 »

Quote from: nico_blue on April 12, 2011, 21:21

... once the official announcement comes out from istock, the update from rogermexico said it will be in a few days.

They said (several times) that the 2011 RC targets would be published within the first quarter too. Still waiting.

VB inc · « **Reply #138 on:** April 14, 2011, 10:01 »

Quote from: SuperRufus on April 14, 2011, 09:25

Anyone wanna take bets on if they will actually say anything this week?

im sure the new proposal is being looked at by Getty's management which has multiple meetings with H&F accountants. Of course its gonna take time between 3 companies and multiple meetings so my bet wouldnt be this week!

VB inc · « **Reply #139 on:** April 14, 2011, 10:05 »

to think i was so happy not to be in a regular 9-5 job with all the corporate bs... then came sept 2010

gclk · « **Reply #140 on:** April 14, 2011, 10:16 »

Quote from: gostwyck on April 14, 2011, 09:44

Quote from: nico_blue on April 12, 2011, 21:21
... once the official announcement comes out from istock, the update from rogermexico said it will be in a few days.

They said (several times) that the 2011 RC targets would be published within the first quarter too. Still waiting.

... and that was after they missed their own target of January.

http://www.istockphoto.com/article_view.php?ID=861 -> "Every year in January we will post the Redeemed Credit targets for the upcoming year." Year one and they've already missed it by a mile.

iStock should really append 'if we feel like it' to every commitment they give.

VB inc · « **Reply #141 on:** April 14, 2011, 10:48 »

Quote from: gclk on April 14, 2011, 10:16

iStock should really append 'if we feel like it' to every commitment they give.

istock is like the govt... inefficient. too many people with different agendas contradicting each other so its a snails pace.

caspixel · « **Reply #142 on:** April 14, 2011, 14:39 »

Must be bad news. They'll wait until Friday at 4:45PM to release it.

lisafx · « **Reply #143 on:** April 14, 2011, 14:39 »

Quote from: gclk on April 14, 2011, 10:16

iStock should really append 'if we feel like it' to every commitment they give.

LOL!!! Nice one!

Guess the "if we feel like it" is implied....

jamirae · « **Reply #144 on:** April 14, 2011, 15:22 »

Quote from: gclk on April 14, 2011, 10:16

iStock should really append 'if we feel like it' to every commitment they give.

reminds me of the fortune cookie 'game'...

Chris3fer · « **Reply #145 on:** April 15, 2011, 09:44 »

waiting anxiously for the news they are supposed to deliver today.. They will deliver it today right...?? That's what they said... Why would they not, right?

cathyslife · « **Reply #146 on:** April 15, 2011, 11:50 »

Quote from: SuperRufus on April 15, 2011, 09:44

waiting anxiously for the news they are supposed to deliver today.. They will deliver it today right...?? That's what they said... Why would they not, right?

If you go by past performance, yes, important news is delivered on a Friday afternoon, usually it contains something that is a negative for the contributors, and then no one can contact HQ for at least the weekend and can only stew and post on the forums. ala drama queens.

caspixel · « **Reply #147 on:** April 15, 2011, 12:50 »

Quote from: cclapper on April 15, 2011, 11:50

Quote from: SuperRufus on April 15, 2011, 09:44
waiting anxiously for the news they are supposed to deliver today.. They will deliver it today right...?? That's what they said... Why would they not, right?

If you go by past performance, yes, important news is delivered on a Friday afternoon, usually it contains something that is a negative for the contributors, and then no one can contact HQ for at least the weekend and can only stew and post on the forums. ala drama queens.

Or alternately, they won't release the new announcement for several more months. And it will still be a crappy deal.

FreeTransform · « **Reply #148 on:** April 15, 2011, 13:18 »

A few more hours and we may have another addition to the broken promises list …

gostwyck · « **Reply #149 on:** April 15, 2011, 13:32 »

Quote from: FreeTransform on April 15, 2011, 13:18

A few more hours and we may have another addition to the broken promises list …

I'll get the "Istock Epic Fail" thread warmed up so that it's ready for action.

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Author Topic: Vector Vetta rebellion (Read 44032 times)

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