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1051
« on: August 02, 2018, 22:29 »
I have been doing microstock for 2.5 years but never saw an increase of our royalties to cover inflation. In some countries employers have to pay 2% more every year to cover the loss of income because of inflation. Food prices go up etc. Do the agencies increase our royalties every few years or not at all? We can't just get 33 cents per image now and 33 cents in 10 years.
If you are concerned with inflation, you should bring it up with your government, next election. The market is only reacting to the "cash" dumped or borrowed by governments to cover up for failed policies. No private company has the obligation to compensate for inflation. If they do it, it is to keep the workforce engaged and stay competitive on the labor market. Therefore our royalties will only be raised when agencies will realise that their contributors are leaving or production is slowing down. It is clearly not the case, these days.
1052
« on: August 02, 2018, 22:18 »
Well, I am happy you believe that. Good for you!
Hmmm, it looks like you are not "done for tonight", as promised a moment ago! You are "better that that", indeed. So, cap or no cap? 
1053
« on: August 02, 2018, 21:55 »
Lol, if you say so. I literally have said I don't think there is a "cap" and I have stated what I believed already. But hey, keep going! I used the phrase flat-earther because you seem to live in your self imposed denial where anything that contradicts your narrative gets discarded, but I guess it went over your head. No worries. No cap my friend. And wherever you went to get that background in stats, well, you may want to look at refunds. I think they did you a disservice 
Have at it. Arguing with you is pointless. You think you are smarter than you actually are. Done for tonight, good luck.
I just used simple logic to prove the cap theory wrong, indeed. I'm glad you agreed with logic and got convinced. You can drop that dictionary now. 
1054
« on: August 02, 2018, 21:13 »
Thanks!
There is one thing I know from the History of Religion: The God of Capping doesn't exist. 
However, many around this forum believe in him or her, despite the facts (like, among many other, the trends posted by me or steheap, who should be enough to make you change your beliefs)
I am sure that your completely different stats than mine and others proves without a shadow of doubt that you are correct. I must have missed the class on ignoring contradictory information to prove your point.
Carry on, you flat-earther you.
What you failed to realize is that when you say "SS revenues are capped", only one counter-example is sufficient to prove your theory wrong.  You have at least two, in this thread only. Maybe your theory should have been formulated something like: "SS has something against me, personally, because they decided to punish me, by capping my royalties, while allowing flat-earthers like Zero Talent or steheap to enjoy market driven revenues". Then take a dictionary and search for the definition of paranoid.
1055
« on: August 02, 2018, 18:27 »
So the inference is that only you can read stats and the rest of us who have different results than you are naive or not educated enough (and yes I know someone else said that bit, but your condescending replies fit too). Got it. Speaks miles about you as a person. As you say, religion is a personal matter. Good luck with yours.
Thanks! There is one thing I know from the History of Religion: The God of Capping doesn't exist. However, many around this forum believe in him or her, despite the facts (like, among many other, the trends posted by me or steheap, who should be enough to make you change your beliefs)
1056
« on: August 02, 2018, 17:01 »
Go read the top post on 3rd page about this capping. If three years of analysis doesn't convince you.... I'm sorry for you.
If you still see capping on my trends or those published by steheap above, I am sorry for YOU, man! But, whatever makes you happy! Religion is a personal matter.
1057
« on: August 02, 2018, 15:45 »
... and here is a clear sign that my SS revenues are "capped"
Why is it so important to you to be right that you completely refute any argument or evidence that isn't your own experience?
Because I know a thing or two about statistics. So far, all those so called "arguments" are in the best case naive, if not laughable. BTW, steheap has also published his trends (see above). He is also very "capped" indeed! He has a small variation of $500 from month to month => a solid proof of "capping"!
1058
« on: August 02, 2018, 15:00 »
The last three months graph from SS (there is a 40 cent difference between them)
And 27% ($900) less than the same period last year.
funny, we have same graph for the last three months... SS capping system becomes even more clear now. Now let's hear some anti-conspiracy arguments now, ladies.
Yeah, right! Good one! 
Here is another one: I only made 2% more, on SS, this July compared with July 2017. A clear sign of year over year capping!
Anyway, here is the pie chart for my July revenue per agency (June for IS) and the totals, for all agencies (compiled from Paypal transfers)
I sense some sarcasm in your response. This is really our chart from the last three months. And it is not even slightly funny, because sales dropped.
No sarcasm, my revenues were capped not for the past 3 months, but for the whole year! Can you believe that?
1059
« on: August 02, 2018, 14:49 »
... and here is a clear sign that my SS revenues are "capped"
1060
« on: August 02, 2018, 14:17 »
The last three months graph from SS (there is a 40 cent difference between them)
And 27% ($900) less than the same period last year.
funny, we have same graph for the last three months... SS capping system becomes even more clear now. Now let's hear some anti-conspiracy arguments now, ladies.
Yeah, right! Good one! Here is another one: I only made 2% more, on SS, this July compared with July 2017. A clear sign of year over year capping! Anyway, here is the pie chart for my July revenue per agency (June for IS) and the totals, for all agencies (compiled from Paypal transfers)
1061
« on: July 26, 2018, 19:02 »
The hard truth for the old timers - their best images today wouldn't fetch enough per sale to get a cup of coffee especially at Starbucks!
Any time you want to compare portfolios, I am game.
The best and only referees for this game are the customers. How much you sell per month and image is what matters. Not some fancy critique from a fellow (old timer) contributor, not how many likes or faves one gets on social media, but how much real money is earned (per month/year and image) When one sells only 2-3 images over a few days that one is not qualified to judge this business.
1062
« on: July 24, 2018, 22:41 »
Im done with iStock. Ive been with them almost since the beginning and all the tech issues with ESP and the lack of respect from Getty is the last straw.
If I give up my exclusivity and start submitting to Shutterstock and Adobe, will my income be the same as what it was at iStock as an exclusive? Any other sites I should consider?
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If you produce quality stuff, after a while, top tier and mid tier from the right side of this page will give at least 30% more than the IS exclusivity.
1063
« on: July 24, 2018, 12:19 »
Yada,yada,Yada...perfect name, like who cares..... must have been a bad critique.And I do have More experience than you will EVER have with that closed,Twisted,VILE Mind. Back to ignore. Do you ever have anything constructive to say or just follow me and others around... I helped more Folks with Talent in 24 Hours than you ever have or will....EVER. PERIOD. your post is reported.Your a real piece of work man. Or Miss Yada whatever BS......
Classic anonymous name.My Name is Laurin Rinder. Google My name, then google yours. I did more with my life By the time I was 18 than you ever will.Have I and do I promote Myself? hell yes and those who don't are gonna fail in the Long run. so, Stay negative man, Whatever you do. I'll take the High road. I won't read your answer or your Rant, I see a crack in a door, I don't wonder whats on the other side,,,,I just knock the * thing down.
I have a copy Of all 55.650 Posts I did On SS and Im working On a book.Theres no place on MSG for me anymore with people filled with anger Like you and a few others and some that are long gone..
We used to discuss. long time ago I guess. Goodbye everyone. I'll go private. much better and cleaner. No Psycho zone.I get enough people telling me everyday what was said anyway.Note to anyone....pls...no more I don't care. Some great Ones here. are gone.newbs without a clue what this is supposed to be Just Like Stock forums . and some great Old timers also that say it like it is. Thanks .
Bye, Bye. Gee maybe I'll come back as anonymous and get away with hate.... Naw. I gotta make money. Hate don't pay well. Hope you guys figure out this controlled revenue thing.I have enough folks to talk about this privately.
Thanks Yada for killing a possible meaningful Discussion that required experience.
Homie don't Play this game.
Reporting to the moderator does zilch here. Don't bother, tried it.
Yeah, reporting rinderart for crossing the decency line and shouting at someone with different opinions "IDIOT!!!!!", does zilch here, indeed!
1064
« on: July 23, 2018, 19:05 »
I got my expected and controlled 3 sales adding up to a pathetic $1.08. Yep, it's def rigged for sure.
I'm so sorry for you, man! Not for your microstock performance, but genuinely, really, for your well being!  Seeing your troubled performance on this forum makes me sad. Get some help, man!
1065
« on: July 23, 2018, 09:11 »
Since you moved from black and white principles to shades of gray and levels of influence (minuscule or not), I'll use the same approach and say that such levels of deceit, racism, misogyny, xenophobia and utter incompetence will hardly be matched again, by any replacement in the foreseeable future.
Moved? You make it sound so sneaky...I just carry on a casual conversation, making small talk if you wish. Like I said before I don't complain about politicians, they all look the same to me.
Even more: you have shades of gray when it comes to involvement (minuscule or not), but just one color when it comes to politicians?
Accepting that Trump is "just another politician" is acually validating his behaviour and modus operandi.
Equating all politicians with Trump (logically impossible) demonstrates an extreme position making political debates, conversations, small talk, even elections and democracy logically obsolete
You mean "empirically impossible", not "logically impossible". Get it right, laddy.
Go back and do your homework, mister!
Equating ALL politicians with Trump is not only empirically false, it is also logically false!
I only need 1 (one) who is NOT a perfect clone of Trump, to prove my statement right.
You got confused, trying to be smart.
A three-sided square is logically impossible. What you are describing is in the realm of empiricism.
https://philosophy.hku.hk/think/meaning/possibility.php
Maybe only in some distant nightmarish future, when all known humans will be just perfect Trump clones, that statement can become empirically true. Until then, the statement is logically false. Niktol statement was made using present tense. The burden of proof is with Niktol: he has to test ALL politicians alive today to prove that his statement is true. Even if he manages to do that,  his demonstration will only be empirically true. On the other hand, I said that: "ALL politicians are like Trump" is logically false. I only need 1 (one) politician not like Trump to prove that my statement is logically correct. I'll let you the freedom to choose him (or rather her), to prove that you were logically wrong, mister.
1066
« on: July 23, 2018, 07:09 »
Since you moved from black and white principles to shades of gray and levels of influence (minuscule or not), I'll use the same approach and say that such levels of deceit, racism, misogyny, xenophobia and utter incompetence will hardly be matched again, by any replacement in the foreseeable future.
Moved? You make it sound so sneaky...I just carry on a casual conversation, making small talk if you wish. Like I said before I don't complain about politicians, they all look the same to me.
Even more: you have shades of gray when it comes to involvement (minuscule or not), but just one color when it comes to politicians?
Accepting that Trump is "just another politician" is acually validating his behaviour and modus operandi.
Equating all politicians with Trump (logically impossible) demonstrates an extreme position making political debates, conversations, small talk, even elections and democracy logically obsolete
You mean "empirically impossible", not "logically impossible". Get it right, laddy.
Go back and do your homework, mister! Equating ALL politicians with Trump is not only empirically false, it is also logically false! I only need 1 (one) who is NOT a perfect clone of Trump, to prove my statement right. You got confused, trying to be smart.
1067
« on: July 22, 2018, 12:05 »
Since you moved from black and white principles to shades of gray and levels of influence (minuscule or not), I'll use the same approach and say that such levels of deceit, racism, misogyny, xenophobia and utter incompetence will hardly be matched again, by any replacement in the foreseeable future.
Moved? You make it sound so sneaky...I just carry on a casual conversation, making small talk if you wish. Like I said before I don't complain about politicians, they all look the same to me.
Even more: you have shades of gray when it comes to involvement (minuscule or not), but just one color when it comes to politicians? Accepting that Trump is "just another politician" is acually validating his behaviour and modus operandi. Equating all politicians with Trump (logically impossible) demonstrates an extreme position making political debates, conversations, small talk, even elections and democracy logically obsolete
1068
« on: July 22, 2018, 10:48 »
Again, the outrage we see in this case is not necessarily because it "was done to us", but because what "was done to us" is exactly what Trump publicly asked for. Trump called for a foreign "invasion" to help him seize power.
This thread is not about outrage agaist Russia's actions (Russia did what Russia does, no surprise here), but outrage against Trump, who embraced and defended them.
I seriously doubt the impact of foreign influence is all that large and decisive as it is suggested. I think it's minuscule, consider the available resources and investments. I truly think the brouhaha is a distraction powered by competition. So, let's say Trump is removed. The next person is not going to be a usual sociopathic and dishonest sellout? I guess we just have to agree to disagree. But hey, it's your country, do what you think is right.
Since you moved from black and white principles to shades of gray and levels of influence (minuscule or not), I'll use the same approach and say that such levels of deceit, racism, misogyny, xenophobia and utter incompetence will hardly be matched again, by any replacement in the foreseeable future.
1069
« on: July 22, 2018, 09:42 »
All interesting as context but irrelevant to Americans who want to defend their democracy. It wasn't right when the US did it and it isn't right now.
My point is that I only see the overwhelming outrage "when it's done to us".
Again, the outrage we see in this case is not necessarily because it "was done to us", but because what "was done to us" is exactly what Trump publicly asked for. Trump called for a foreign "invasion" to help him seize power. This thread is not about outrage agaist Russia's actions (Russia did what Russia does, no surprise here), but outrage against Trump, who embraced and defended a foreign "invader".
1070
« on: July 21, 2018, 18:39 »
I'm not claiming any moral superiority. US has interfered with foreign elections as much as Russia.
I already mentioned that such practices are as old as history.
I am not even accusing Russia for doing it. It is in their interest to try to get what's best for them.
This is an internal US problem, where its leader is defending his own selfish interests as well as Russia's, instead of what's best for USA.
Exactly. Treason cannot stand. He needs to go.
I forgot to say that I am not even accusing Niktol for defending Russia. Anyway, this week's issue of The Economist has a funny summary. See attached.
1071
« on: July 21, 2018, 17:58 »
The problem here is that Trump is denying or even defending the interference, like any of those aforementioned puppet rulers would normally do, in order to justify their right to rule.
The problem here is that some people claim some sort of intellectual superiority over other people's unfounded claims when they are doing essentially the same thing.
I don't care about the veracity of the wiki article, yet interference in Russian elections by the US isn't a big secret, and it was even bragged about by the Time magazine, I'm old enough to know
http://content.time.com/time/covers/0,16641,19960715,00.html
where were all these principles back then?
Another thing, I don't care what Trump or any other politician is saying, I'm with George Carlin (RIP) on this one.
https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/78321-now-there-s-one-thing-you-might-have-noticed-i-don-t
I'm not claiming any moral superiority. US has interfered with foreign elections as much as Russia. I already mentioned that such practices are as old as history. I am not even accusing Russia for doing it. It is in their interest to try to get what's best for them. This is an internal US problem, where its leader is defending his own selfish interests as well as Russia's, instead of what's best for USA.
1072
« on: July 21, 2018, 11:44 »
The Russians have been cultivating Trump as an asset for more than 20 years.
They started just about the time the US intervened with the elections in Russia? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foreign_electoral_intervention#Russian_election_(U.S.,_1996)
That makes perfect sense. I have here Boris Badenov sitting next to me, he confirms.
This article is far from being accurate. A whole bunch of obvious examples are omitted. Russia or the Soviet Union, interfered for half a century in the Eastern European elections, quite often with troops and tanks, imposing puppet communist governments and dictators. They might have taken a short break after '89, only to start again with more sophisticated and subtle weapons, but also with troops and tanks again (Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova) In fact, such interference is a political reality since the dawn of history. It's not just specific to Russia or USA. One way or another, conquerors have always appointed their preffered puppet rulers in vasal countries. The problem here is that Trump after having encouraged it, is now denying or even defending the interference, like any of those aforementioned puppet rulers would normally do, in order to justify their right to rule.
1073
« on: July 20, 2018, 16:17 »
There are some very good photographers out there stating sales have drastically dropped.
I'm sure there are, but how does that have any relation to Shutterstock using a controlled revenue system?
Don't bother to challenge Herg's bubble. You might already be "ignored"
1074
« on: July 20, 2018, 15:47 »
It's not just what's in Putin's pocket which is of interest:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-44906898
"Trump 'secretly recorded discussing payment to Playboy model'"
I think I should buy the film rights to make the Trump biopic.
I think the KGB have plenty of material for that already ;-)
It's FSB today, but most likely not very different.
1075
« on: July 19, 2018, 22:04 »
Crybaby losers (snowflakes) thread.
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