Also, they were out 6 months apart.  I  think I read elsewhere that it was from Getty - but I can't say for certain as PDN didn't say where it came from - just that it was fantastic the photographer got 2 covers. 

Isn't RM is supposed to prevent things like this from happening... 

I am pretty sure Josten's swan would never be offered under a "free" section any where - but I have a copy of the blue globes myself.  They were on a free photo of the day a couple years back - I think it was Istock?  Maybe DT before they changed it to their current way.

What does the language say?  Are they representing it as their own?  I will send Joss a note about his swan.

I remember a Nikon contest a while back and they qualified a pro as someone who earned more than 50% of their income through photography.  So this year I am a pro because I've been shooting lots of schools and leagues with little time for my other ventures.  Who knows what I'll be next year... I have a lot of things on the go.

Has the FT forum erased the topic?  I get a bad link when I click the first post.

LOL, I made 3 cents on FP in May.

Thanks guys. Hebrew is sure different from English! 

LOL, just remembered rushing to photograph that crib before I sold it!  I sure don't miss the "crib" days!

Wow, I knew that exclusives had higher upload limits, but I had no idea it was that much higher. 

But on Istock your chances of making the mentioned 80 bucks from one single photo in one month is very reachable.  When photos catch on with Istock they catch fire.  (hence the flames).

Now it's got me wondering why Pixart wishes  it were in his/her power to make this thread disappear.

I know Leaf is concerned about his readers feelings. I guess he has to to maintain order.

I don't think this poll was taken in the spirit was intended.  I think the OP was trying to shine a light on the fact that more people could pay a membership and it would go to good.  It has had the opposite effect though, and has brought out the negative. 

I would like to think that I know Leaf, but really, I don't know him any better than most of you.  What I do know is that I love his site, and as AKA Tom says, he has learned a lot by being here.   I'm sure this site has returned more to me than I paid for a membership.   Leaf has a few referral links as a way to pay for things, but he has always encouraged everyone to add their own referral links.  I think he is more than generous with the way he runs this place.  I see MSG as more of a co-op than someone's site.

Maybe that's why I get all ruffled when I see the negative talk.  If you don't have something nice to say, why bother?

But me.....I don't give a crap. I say whats on my mind, and don't care who it bothers.

You see, that's the difference between you and me.  If I thought that I offended you or lashed out in a moment with malice, it would eat me alive.

So Pixart try and  have a good day

Thank you, I will.

And thank you Leaf, for having the best microstock forum that I have visited.

And it is sure to become your best seller

Funny... if that was me you would think dumb ass, but when I see it's Yuri, I think "assistant".