Didn't anyone notice that Jon's statement said that "last month" was their best month ever.  It was also my best month there ever as well.

But May is on track to be my worst in months.  Isn't everyone in that SS thread complaining about May - not April?

When exactly did new sub rates kick in?   Did buyers load up on plans before the new prices kicked in?

This is WAAAAY off topic, but I could use some trouble shooting advice please if anyone has a suggestion.

My Linksys router stopped working.  Bought a new Delkin, connected two computers up to it with "wires". 
I have Internet access, but can't get into Outlook 2002.   Everything works as normal on the other computer (he uses Outlook "Express".)

I wire my machine right to the modem and Outlook works fine.   Once it "works" I can unplug it from the modem and connect it to the router and Outlook still works. 

And then I turn my computer off for the night, and I can't get onto Outlook again without connecting directly to the modem.

Delkin only has help on their website if you cannot connect to the Internet.  The Internet is not an issue!

So - It's not the biggest issue in the world.  Just annoying.  I've been poking around trying to find the reason on the web with no luck...

Can anyone suggest what I should be troubleshooting?

4seasons, I hope this 20-photo-newbie wasn't rating your photos 1 by mistake thinking that 1 is best.  Worth sending a note to him, can he change his vote?

I am not jealous. 

I am not jealous.

I am not jealous.

This is a common question, but there are too many variables between individuals and styles, and what is current to predict with any certainty. 

Subjects mean a lot.  Unfortunately, you may be the worlds greatest landscape (or whatever niche) photographer - but landscape photos do not really sell like hotcakes - however they will earn a very slow steady income for a long time.

And you may also be disappointed with your immediate results.  You might upload 300 fabulous true "stock" photos, but they may not take off for 3 or more months on some sites, so the immediate return will not be there.  (i.e., don't quit your part-time job if you need the regular income.)

So, the only way to know is to give it try!  It sounds like you have a good plan, and if you can stay on track I am sure you will see rewards.

Well, the circus has left town.  If you go to LO you get this note from Bryan:

Thanks again.
I'd like to personally thank everyone for all their hard work on LuckyOliver. Over the last couple weeks we've been busy trying to pull something together to keep the web site running. It's been a roller-coaster ride, but unfortunately nothing has been resolved (the response however has been incredible with over 30 legitimate requests). Time is not always your friend.

I'd personally liked to reassure all our wonderful Carnies that their requested payouts will be paid. We thank you again for the opportunity to serve such a creative community.

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I think I complained already in this thread about sales dropping off my more than half in May and the main cause for the problem is I haven't fed the beast since April... but I did put up one isolated football player in full uniform.  I've never had a new photo on SS get 0 dls before.   It was approved on Monday morning and by noon it was on page 7 of sports and I think it was page 5 of keywords football player.  Maybe it's just not good, but based on the quality of my previous new uplods the athletes usually sell quite well.  I'm guessing that now not only do you have to upload more often, but need to upload more photos too, so the chances of them coming to your folder are greater? 

Oh boy, you put my neglected blog in this group?  Well, shucks,  thanks.  But, I still must vote for diaries... 

Hey, congrats!  Hopefully it is just the start of a flood of dls for you!  No, that's not the one you would expect to be first is it?  You have some very lovely shots on DT.

Just curious: when some leaves some agency where he is going? To be exclusive on IS? NEVER! At least for me.

From FT forum: "... I'm 92% exclusive, over 6500 images in portfolio and 2-5 sales per work day! ....huuuh  realy frustrating. "

That is one more reason not to put all eggs in one basket...

Photographers don't need the exclusive excuse to leave whatever agency.   People can only put up with crap for so long in any relationship before they say good riddance.  What good is this partnership if an agency can't get their act together.  Its just like dating, once the high school boyfriend matures he might be worth giving a second chance after college.   

I've never understood how people rave about FT because I just never ever got sales there, especially after V2...   But things were improving - at least a couple sales a day... then all of a sudden about a week and half ago dry spell.   

I thought it must be a glitch - but I guess things must be really bad for everyone when I finally got a small sale a few days back and my rank went from something like 1720 to 1540.  With one sale!

Yes, you are a 100% correct.  But, that's 123 for you.  You have to play a little waiting game with them and split up your submissions.