Well, I for one, have certainly stopped uploading.
I even ignored private requests received via IStock - mail.
It's the 15% commission - I can't wrap my mind around it. It hurts.

I believe there are a few other artists, (very successful), who have done the same - Anja Kaiser, Thomas Amby, 9 Lives, Cory, to name just a few.
But I'm not sure, it's not my business, so let's just wait for them to come visit themselves and tell you their story.

Changes taking place in January are bad for everyone, but the pain is certainly worse for vector artists.
Vector artists need a higher number of R Credits to climb up the levels, they have no access to Vetta anymore and no access to Agency.
Not fair.
On top of that, uploading a vector file to IStock is a seriously irritating process. (forget about Deep Meta, it doesn't work with vectors).
All in all, Istock is pushing vector artists to the limits.
I wonder why.
Their vector collection used to be one of the best in the world. Seems like a strange way to reward some of your most successful artists.
But hey, the very intelligent people at Getty know what they're doing. We should trust them.
Or maybe not.

Love them!
Always have
My most favorite site, a great, reliable agency.

Thank you Dreamstime, (especially at a time like this) !
Show us, (and them), that it can be done.
It's a lesson.

Thank you!

I can barely upload 5 - 6 new images a week. Personally, I'm not affected by the new limits.
But I can't help feeling a bit disappointed.
I like Veer very much and want them to do well, climb up there, but this is not the way to do it.
The world of microstock is fast, a super-fast, continuously moving highway of fresh, new images.
To keep up with it, and be able to compete Veer needs more reviewers.
There's just no denying. More reviewers.

Well, let's keep positive and look at the bright side.
My inspection times at Veer used to be longer than 3 months. That's right, over 3 months in pending.  
Nowadays my images get inspected in half the time.
It's progress.
I'm not giving them up, I'll keep uploading and I hope most of you do too
Hopefully, they'll get there. One day ...  

Wow! Lisa is there, I'm looking at her hubby right now, he's on the front page
I'm happy, I've been wishing and even asking for this to happen for a long time.
Good job GL, and good luck !

Stockastic, I know what you mean, and in a way I have to agree, you're right.
But let's look at it from another point of view - the introduction of people images translates not only to more competition for us, but also to more buyers visiting the agency.
This must be so! It will happen, it will take some time, but it will happen!
I'm confident

GL's 52% commission is not something we see every day; I believe we should stand by their agency and help them succeed. Hopefully they'll never go the dark IStock way - that's a lesson to learn - and they'll stay true to fairness and honesty.
Look at the bright side Stockastic, keep on uploading and keep your fingers crossed
For now they're the good guys

Sorry, but I have to disagree.
Glitches and bugs are unavoidable, but when it comes to Dreamstime they normally fix them in a matter of hours. Those guys are good, really good.
Grandpa have you tried submitting to IStock for example? How did it go? No glitches, no bugs, no errors? Smooth and easy?
That would be something!
Not to mention the time it takes IStock to fix any of their glitches. Unfortunately, of those, they have many.
And nobody seems to be able to fix them. In months.
Compared to that, Dreamstime is not only a lot more professional, but one of the best as well.

Wow!
You're joking Azure, right?
This can't be right.
You've got a lovely port, lovely port and they need you!
Why would they do such a thing to you?
It's a mistake, definitely a mistake and I hope Veer looks into it.
Would you take the trouble and send them a support ticket, ask for help?
Is anyone from Veer still reading this forum?

Absolutely, Sharpshot.
Why would they?
Contributors upload for a fixed 0.25 - no raise, to sites like ThinkStock and Crestock, why would Shutterstock give us a raise? They already pay us more.
And indeed, Shutterstock is doing very well. That is true
I hope they keep on growing.
They deserve to be successful.

Thank you everyone for your support
Made me feel great, thank you

Ichiro,
come on now! Let's put an end to this.
Obviously I'm not doing this for me. I've got a crappy port, poor sales and I make no money.
So why bother?
Because this is not about me.  
This is about all of us, about being fair and trying my very best to stop IStock's 15% commission from spreading around.
I can't work harder Ichiro. That's not an option.
I submit both vectors and photos. To climb back to 20% I need to reach the following targets : 1.400.000 credits for photos and 75.000 credits for vectors.
They're plain impossible.
I stopped uploading.
I will delete my port well before the change takes place.
I will not sell a single file for anything less than 20%.

Meanwhile I will keep on complaining, making as much noise as I possibly can. Here, and everywhere.
Unfortunately for you, there's nothing you can do to stop me.

IStock's deal is rotten. No matter how you look at it, independent or exclusive.
It's rotten and instead of obsessing about my sales, you should join us and try to stop it.
Save IStock from going down.

I've heard this argument before - the other sites, Dreamstime and Fotolia ...
What about Dreamstime and Fotolia?
Today IStock is the only agency that offers me a 15% commission.
No other site has gone this low.
I'll cross one bridge at a time.

Contributors who are upset and post on IStock forums are jerks.
Thing is, historically speaking it's because of 'jerks' like them, people who have the guts to ask questions and demand answers, that we have evolved into free, democratic societies.
I'll take the jerks anytime.
As opposed to incognito posters who can't even muster enough courage to reveal their true identity.  
Not to be trusted.

Hawk Eye,
right.
I've been reading some of Lobo's posts for more than 4 years. Time aplenty!
He's a forum moderator on IStock.
End of story.

HawkEye,
This is a common attitude. At least on this forum it is.
When they're incapable of finding a better argument, some people turn to my port - 'but you've 'only' been doing this for a year!' - they tell me. 'Your images are crap and you don't have any sales!'
But of course.
Kindly let me remind you that my port has nothing at all to do with the topic. It's my opinions, not my port that bother you.

Right now, IStock is a farce. A joke.
Banning people won't do them any good.  
That's my opinion.

And speaking of ports, I don't seem to be able to find yours. Would you care to show it? Man-up for a change?

Hi Jamirae,
I think I know how you must be feeling.
A bit lost, perhaps disappointed and worried.
Don't worry, you've got nothing to fear!
Forget about all the things you've been told at IStock - the other sites are crap, their collections are crap, their sales are subscriptions only, inspectors on the other sites know nothing about microstock photography, they treat you like dirt and they're basically whorehouses (see post above me).
That is absolutely not true!
I'm not saying they're perfect (no agency truly is) but they're reliable, solid and fair.
A lot more so than IStock is today.
Do not, under no circumstances, avoid Shutterstock just because of the things you've been told, or because of the fear of the 0.25 cent downloads.
The 0,25 cent level doesn't last long (you'll be on a higher and higher level in NO time at all) and there's a lot more to SS than just subscription sales. Don't forget about ODs and ELs. They're all yours for the taken. Sales at Shutterstock never stop, just keep on coming, on and on, old and new alike.
SS forums are buzzing with activity, vivacious and friendly, upload system is a breeze, inspections are consistent and fast, payouts are automated. No need for crappy tickets requests a la IStock.   
I checked your port a moment ago (forgive me for being nosy), and it's beautiful, congratulations!
You'll have absolutely no problem getting accepted at SS, (or at any other site for the matter).
Start with Shutterstock, Fotolia and Dreamstime and go down the list whenever you feel like giving them a chance too. Some are definitely worth your while. 
It is possible that your earnings will head down initially, but don't worry, this won't last!
Not at all!
With a port like yours you'll make more money than ever, in a very short time, with a lot less stress, no drama and, most importantly, you'll be free !
Priceless
Enjoy !