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Shutterstock.com / Re: Shutterstock will now accept new contributors with 1/10 passing review.
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Very sad news. SS has been corrupted from within.
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Shutterstock.com / Re: Shutterstock will now accept new contributors with 1/10 passing review.« on: December 03, 2015, 09:37 »
Very sad news. SS has been corrupted from within.
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Shutterstock.com / Re: Hot Sellers. How many downloads do you get in a day?« on: November 25, 2015, 13:03 »
Weekdays 3-7 sales a day in SS.
Weekends 1-3 sales. 53
Off Topic / Re: Terrorist attack in Paris 140 dead« on: November 18, 2015, 03:15 »
I'm a big fan of Germany, most beautiful towns I've ever seen and I traveled quite a bit. Germans are probably the most productive people in the world. Wherever they go, they make the best out of the situation (Early US, South Brazil, Romania before WWII). We will gladly take them, except the cultural marxists. Immigration is great when it comes to civilized, hard-working people who are self reliant. We don't need illegals shopping for the best welfare deals. The Guardian just called, they want Zero Talent in their team. Work starts tomorrow. 54
Off Topic / Re: Terrorist attack in Paris 140 dead« on: November 17, 2015, 12:03 »
This is a very low level discussion. I haven't learned anything in the last 5 pages, other than photographers have very little understanding in history, economy and politics. Therefore it was a big waste of time for me. When I read independent news outlets like ZeroHedge, the general level of understanding is much higher, people also disagree but you can learn quite a lot - that's the difference.
MSG is great when it comes to micro agencies and photography, and that's about it. 55
Off Topic / Re: Terrorist attack in Paris 140 dead« on: November 17, 2015, 02:23 »
I think we shouldn't discuss topics unrelated to micro at all. It just creates conflict and weaken our position as contributors. There are many political blogs where you will find people who share the same views, it's more productive and less stressful for all. I will start by myself, hope you guys join in.
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Dreamstime.com / Re: Do you believe that DT is dying?« on: November 16, 2015, 15:17 »October: $63 That's correct. I stopped uploading to them long ago and only have 400 files there. But in recent months I have seen increase in revenue (2x what it used to be). With DT socialism, the less images you have, the higher the RPI. It's counter-productive. 57
Off Topic / Re: Terrorist attack in Paris 140 dead« on: November 15, 2015, 19:09 »Even if 99,99% of freebie seekers are not terrorists, they certainly commit a hell lot of crime especially rape, sexual harassment and robbery. They will never show this on the mainstream media obviously, but there are tons of data available. Don't put words in my mouth. People from certain countries statistically commit more crimes than european average, it's a fact even if you don't like it. Notice how Saudi Arabia wants to remain arab, Japan wants to remain japanese, China wants to remain chinese and african nations want to remain african. That's perfectly understandable and it does not make them extremists in any way. Why europeans are not allowed to have a country of their own? You think you're progressive and tolerant, but you're just anti-white. Go push for diversity in Saudi Arabia and leave my country alone. * Anathaya - don't try to "white guilt" me. Was that supposed to be funny? Full of racist jokes. If it were a white person making fun of immigrants, he would be in prison. * R2d2 - I know many germans who will disagree with you, but suit yourself. Just don't come begging to us when Germany turns into a failed state and you become the refugee. * Zero Talent - you seem to have missed history class. Hitler invaded my country and killed us by the millions. We don't want it to happen again. Thanks and goodbye. 58
Off Topic / Re: Terrorist attack in Paris 140 dead« on: November 15, 2015, 18:49 »
There are dozens of links from german news right there in front of your eyes, but you choose not to see.
I'm sure everything is fine in Germany, as long as it's not you or your family being raped. If you dare, watch this 19min video. WARNING - it was edited for dramatic effect and it's not a pretty video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44vzMNG2fZc&feature=youtu.be You may not agree with the opinions in it, but you can't deny the self-evident scenes. Anyway, sooner or later the truth will come out. Back to shooting. 59
Off Topic / Re: Terrorist attack in Paris 140 dead« on: November 15, 2015, 17:34 »
I hope EU stop funding them too, so they'll have another reason to leave this mess.
http://www.gatestoneinstitute.org/6668/germany-migrant-crime-wave 60
Off Topic / Re: Terrorist attack in Paris 140 dead« on: November 15, 2015, 17:07 »
Even if 99,99% of freebie seekers are not terrorists, they certainly commit a hell lot of crime especially rape, sexual harassment and robbery. They will never show this on the mainstream media obviously, but there are tons of data available.
Germany: Leaked police report reveal that 38,000 Muslim asylum seekers committed 100 crimes per day in 2014 Imagine what's like in 2015 with 400% more illegals. When you take Germany away from the germans, the natural reaction is nationalism. It's a matter of survival, either you fight back or you're conquered. Common sense is coming back to Europe though, Poland and Latvia already said they won't take muslims anymore. Eurosceptic anti immigration parties will gain strength across Europe because people are tired of EU failure. 61
Off Topic / Re: Terrorist attack in Paris 140 dead« on: November 14, 2015, 06:06 »
Secret Pentagon Report Reveals US "Created" ISIS As A "Tool" To Overthrow Syria's President Assad
http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2015-05-23/secret-pentagon-report-reveals-us-created-isis-tool-overthrow-syrias-president-assad Ex-US Intelligence Officials Confirm: Secret Pentagon Report Proves US Complicity In Creation Of ISIS http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2015-06-08/ex-us-intelligence-officials-confirm-secret-pentagon-report-proves-us-complicity-cre Officials Admit ISIS, Like Al-Qaeda, Was A Creation Of US Foreign Policy http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2015-08-17/officials-admit-isis-al-qaeda-was-creation-us-foreign-policy It's no secret that US, Israel, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar funded the "moderate terrorists" who became ISIS. Answering your question, no I wouldn't take them anyway. If you consider all the costs involved in housing, food, benefits, education, healthcare and also the inevitable symptoms like crime wave, housing bubble, ethnic and religious tension, you realize it's unsustainable even for the wealthiest country. The least european leaders should do is to consult their people with national referendums if they agree on taking immigrants permanently. Aren't we supposed to live in a democracy? If you want to help, fund asylum camps for real refugees in Turkey, Jordan and Lebanon. Stop bombing non-aligned countries would be more effective though and we wouldn't even have a crisis if Saddam, Gaddaffi and Assad were left alone. In a way, europeans are also responsible for electing the same mainstream parties over and over again. 62
Off Topic / Re: Terrorist attack in Paris 140 dead« on: November 14, 2015, 04:29 »
It's a tragedy to see european people paying such a high price for the anti-european policies of their leaders. Unfortunately I can't say I'm surprised, it will only get worse until people wake up and bring down the traitors. Stop the boats and deport muslims. Stop meddling in other countries' business uninvited and stop teaching cultural marxism to our children. People like to live in a plastic bubble - but war is coming to Europe unless EU breaks apart.
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Off Topic / Re: Fox Just Bought a Majority Stake in National Geographic« on: November 12, 2015, 01:53 »
It's all part of media control. 90% of US media is owned by 6 corporations.
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General Stock Discussion / Re: 500 px. Now has distributors to sell images« on: November 11, 2015, 11:09 »Images for Prime are being reviewed All images are reviewed, you only get email when an image is rejected. Get your facts straight. 65
General Stock Discussion / Re: 500 px. Now has distributors to sell images« on: November 11, 2015, 09:42 »
Never got a sale, and many bestsellers were rejected...
I guess my niche is not well received there. 66
General Photography Discussion / Re: Crumbling buildings in eastern Europe« on: November 11, 2015, 09:27 »
I like this theme, great photos as well. Thanks for the link.
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DepositPhotos / Re: Depositphotos invite - join or not join?« on: November 08, 2015, 10:56 »
Don't bother.
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Shutterstock.com / Re: The doom of the industry and Shutterstock is delayed« on: November 06, 2015, 01:32 »"Image collection expanded 49%". In one quarter!!?? It's a year on year comparison - 3Q 2014 to 3Q 2015. 69
Adobe Stock / Re: Is it worth to be exclusive at Fotolia?« on: November 05, 2015, 11:30 »I have 1 exclusive image at FT that was rejected by SS.If most of my sales are subs sales , is it worth to become an exclusive? I think SS+FT will bring more $, but if rejected by SS I would put in FT as exclusive image. By the way, US taxes are still the same and I believe the buyer has to pay more. 70
Adobe Stock / Re: Is it worth to be exclusive at Fotolia?« on: November 05, 2015, 11:19 »
I have 1 exclusive image at FT that was rejected by SS.
It became my #3 bestseller there and I get much more per credit sale (not subs). 71
Shutterstock.com / Re: The doom of the industry and Shutterstock is delayed« on: November 05, 2015, 10:41 »
Paid downloads increased 22%
Image collection expanded 49% Taking 100 as our exposure value for last year, we now have 81 To mantain our revenue, we had to increase our portfolio by ~23% Of course, most new images are similar illustrations that never get sold. So I would estimate about 15% increase in port to break even. Not so bad. 72
Shutterstock.com / Re: Large image previews on SS ?« on: November 04, 2015, 02:18 »
Still nothing? Just checked again, now it's small preview with no watermark (at least I can't see it).
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Shutterstock.com / Re: 30 Cent and lower SODs« on: November 03, 2015, 03:50 »
Some 0.29 sales yesterday.
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Adobe Stock / Re: Fotolia sales jumped this month Oct 2015. Is it Adobestock effect finally?« on: November 01, 2015, 05:50 »
Noticeable rise in revenue since August, 3 BME in a row.
Still only 1/3 of SS but looking good. 75
Shutterstock.com / Re: Large image previews on SS ?« on: October 29, 2015, 08:35 »
Great, now our photos are all over google 1500px with invisible watermarks.
I really don't mind large previews, as long as there are HUGE SHUTTERSTOCK letters in front. Unbelievable. |
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