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« on: January 24, 2011, 13:37 »
You can still get to "upload" but clicking on "My Account" in the bottom left, then click on "Contributor Tools" and it's right there. no need to go to sitemail for it.
So intuitive! Besides, "my account" doesn't do anything when I click on it. Is it a pop-up window that my blocker stops? Or does it just not work in Firefox?
it is supposed to pop up - it does for me and I'm using Firefox, both on windows and mac.. latest version of it.
552
« on: January 24, 2011, 11:09 »
And there's the mysterious left hand navigation disappearance.
Now if you want to upload, you have to do it via your sitemail page.
Who would have guessed?
LOL, I thought I must have gone mad when it disappeared. Aren't upload, search and purchase the three absolutely crucial things that would never get forgotten in an "upgrade"? Wouldn't you have to be a complete moron to delete all the upload buttons on a crowdsource site? It disappeared from half the pages in the last major shake-up, I guess that was just the staging post for taking it off everything else. It must be an oversight that they left it on sitemail ... oh, and on the "site map".
I wonder how busy the inspectors are now.
I am pretty sure they took that side navi away so that the My Uploads page would fit better in the browser (width-wise). You can still get to "upload" but clicking on "My Account" in the bottom left, then click on "Contributor Tools" and it's right there. no need to go to sitemail for it.
553
« on: January 24, 2011, 10:51 »
554
« on: January 21, 2011, 17:27 »
Frankly, I'm a +1 for getting rid of the forums, period. Here's a novel idea...how about IS hires competent people to build the site correctly, and then actually TEST it before it goes live. That would eliminate about 95% of the threads right off the bat, because most of the threads nowadays are troubleshooting and reporting of bugs by contributors, WHO GOT A DECREASE IN PAY!
The other 5% comprise the kiss-as*er woo-yayers. Some of you think the negativity is annoying? I think all that kissy-kiss cr*p is annoying. So let's just eliminate 4% of those. That leaves 1%. Anybody who feels the need to report or say something, email contributor relations. After all, that's what THEY get paid for.
Amen! (that's my version of "+1")
555
« on: January 21, 2011, 16:40 »
[ This probably a bit late, but I wanted to post here since this is where I saw mention of me]
My ears are burning!
I was quite surprised when a friend of mine told me I was being talked about here, especially since there were so few posts on my iS thread. I figured it was small-time news from a little fish, so I wasn't really surprised. I did know of this site but have never posted here before.
Anyway, the main reason I posted anything at all was simply to make my small statement regarding everything that has been happening at iS. It had gotten to the point that I just felt I could no longer contribute to their bottom line, not only because of what they were doing to their contributors, but also how they were doing it. Calgary has always had an attitude problem, so desperate to appear hip, trendy, and edgy. Bringing in people like JJRD and a few others added a new dimension, the we know best, you dont know what youre talking about, have a nice day*BOOT*. Combine that who-the--cares-what-you-think mindset with Getty now moving in and trying to milk their cash cow and you have one big messy fan.
I should have posted sooner than I did, closer to the time all the poo was flying, but things always get in the way. And I want you to know, for no particular reason that this decision was not a gut-wrenching, soul-searching one to make. Lets be honest here...my port is small, nothing great and not indicative of the great talent on iS and not a big money maker. I am not a pro photographer, merely a hobbyist, so I am not cutting off my nose to spite my face. And I do not begrudge anyone who feels as I do but decides to stay on iS. My intention was certainly not to guilt anyone into making a stand. My hope was that by being part of a small group of small fish, we could maybe make Calgary feel it and take some notice. Watch out for bubbles!! 
welcome Ray! I admire you for doing it, and I totally agree. There probably wasn't much response on the iStock thread because it's kind of difficult to find where the line is drawn these days in the iStock forums. geee.. maybe we should start a new thread for "new istockers start here and say hello" 
556
« on: January 21, 2011, 15:24 »
I have to agree with the OP. Istock, is now the time for a civics lesson?
Given that the site appears to be almost a the point of collapse, this policy seems to me more designed to get people who complain about Istock to stop posting then because of Lobo's stated reasons.
Lobo needs to follow his own advice, just move on. He doesnt need to respond to or recognize the posts with "+1" in them if they bother him that much.
557
« on: January 21, 2011, 15:21 »
Well, as a result of my 3 paragraph rant about a LACK OF COMMUNICATION and the resulting deletion of that and all the +1's that followed, I'm now registered here. I hope the communication channel over here is much more open and I don't get slammed all the time! 
yeah.. you'll find a variety of personalities and opinions here but much more open dialog since this forum is not associated with any particular stock agency. welcome!
558
« on: January 21, 2011, 12:16 »
Personally I found the +1 posts irritating and pointless. If you agree with a post, then articulate your agreement and actually add something to the conversation. I honestly think that trying to paint this as some kind of opression is really stretching things.
Irritating or not, does it really warrant an outright ban and an entire thread devoted to the subject? C'mon.
exactly what I was thinking. But really, these sorts of things keep people connected, even if they only add a "+1" or "woo-yay" to the thread, they are contributing and making their opinion known. It's part of the community. Agree or disagree or +1 or -1 -- doesn't matter, by banning the use of that it is just one more nail in the coffin of what once was the great the istock community - the thing that built iStock and the (in my opinion) biggest thing that made iStock stand out among the competition (at least for most contributors). there was a time when everyone (well, most) wanted to be a part of that great community. sadly, that's not so much the case anymore as there really isn't much of that spirit left.
559
« on: January 21, 2011, 12:02 »
thanks! I just dont poke around the iStock forums much anymore.
560
« on: January 21, 2011, 11:31 »
Jo-Ann, although not a Vector artist, I'd like to applaud you for the persistent but polite manner in which you pursued that independent vector issue and forced them to come up with a joined-up policy.
Why it took them so long, I can't imagine.
Well done!
Thanks. I don't like the answer I got, but it's at least clear
Yep, thanks for forcing IS to spell things out. I didn't think they would be able to build the "trap" without changing their language, or at least the definition of the word "illustration". But I guess it worked when they provided the little lexicon at the top. Tricky work lawyers. Seriously though, I feel really bad for people with mixed portfolios. Definition of IS 2011 = where you go to get punished for mastering multiple disciplines. 
wait.. can someone point me to what you're referring to here wrt the "joined up policy"?
561
« on: January 21, 2011, 10:39 »
stockfresh sounds really great...I wish they would open up to some new contributers though it seems they are not accepting new contributers? anyone get in recently? I applied many many months ago and no word...
SF is growing slowly and quietly. I believe they're past the 500,000 image mark and are probably waiting to get 1,000,000 images in the collection before they make much noise. I had some early action through a few sales and referrals. As of now my balance sits at $26, but I'm hoping to see more action later this year as the company gains momentum.
So far, I'm really liking what I see, though. The site design is exceptional, image quality is great, it's shaping up to be a really good collection. And the pricing should be a huge draw for buyers. Simple credit system, fair prices, good royalties. If they can attract buyers and build a solid customer base, SF could become a major player.
agreed. I haven't had any sales there yet, but am building my portfolio there slowly but surely. back more on topic. has anyone check out this site: http://www.whichstockagency.com/I believe it is more geared towards buyers and to be honest I have not spent a lot of time there, but they post on Twitter frequently asking people to share their opinions of various stock agencies.
562
« on: January 21, 2011, 10:33 »
I think we're supposed to sit down quietly, shut up or perhaps just say "Thank you sir. Please may I have another?"
Heavy hand to "solve" a non problem.
I do miss Rob. Even when an unpopular message had to be communicated, he did it with respect and grace. Gold standard of forum moderation in my book.
Certain people have let their role as "traffic cop" go to their head and should really consider a career change.
Yes, Lobo is becoming increasingly annoyed with having to deal with forum posters. He needs a sabatical from the forums so that he can regroup and shed his attitude. Its' clear that he's pretty much fed up with the whole thing, so why do they keep him in that position? seriously banning posts with just a "+1" in them? hasn't he got better things to do?
563
« on: January 20, 2011, 21:35 »
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« on: January 20, 2011, 18:26 »
come on you guys. Have you not been paying attention to the iStock posts? clear your browser cache, switch to a new browser, then spin around in your chair three times clockwise chanting "F5! F5! F5" ... and the iStock site will magically be perfect.
565
« on: January 20, 2011, 18:24 »
Very sad that someone who has been with Istock since 2002 feels the need to pack up and leave. He mentioned he's leaving as a contributor. As mainly a designer, with 89 files in his portfolio, I certainly hope he is taking his buying business elsewhere too. That is likely to have the most impact.
I admire his actions. I think many of us understand exactly where he's coming from. I wonder if he has ever been here to MSG? I'd enjoy reading more of his perspective on things.
566
« on: January 20, 2011, 14:26 »
. Constantly adding new equations into the mix that the original code wasnt meant for is bound to have adverse effects.
Amazon seems able to do it.
exactly. a company as big as iStock should employ a development environment where real-world scenarios can be tested and vetted prior to going into production. These continual site issues are a testament to the fact that this was clearly not done, or at least only done half-assed. The blame/problem does not lie with the technology, it lies with the people running that technology.
567
« on: January 20, 2011, 13:37 »
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I think the only thing we can do short of forming an artists guild/union with price standards, would be to publicly thank and support those companies that have not made cuts. Could you imagine if in the wake of all these cuts if some company (DT or SS) had the nerve to actually raise commissions, you would see every single microstocker flock to their site immediately, its such a no brainer business decision you would have every single microstock photographer flocking to that site. You would instantly become the number one microstock site overnight. That is all it would take to have professional photographers start referring clients to your site. A 10% increase in commission's could easily bring way more than 10% more business to your site, not to mention what the positive vibe would do for word of mouth advertising and contributers productivity. Come on SS and dreamstime ...step to the plate...show us what you are really made of do you want to be number one or do you want to force your contributers to all quit uploading to micro and start applying to the macros...the amateur days are long over and the work is now good enough to be put up on macros who pay good commissions. Alamy is not even really a macro since it sells $5 images now and it still maintains giving their photographers 60% of the commission as opposed to 12% or whatever it is now. Fotolia just made the worst business decision ever! Just when disgruntled istockers were looking for other more fair agencies to go with they chose to be greedy.
exactly what I was thinking.
568
« on: January 19, 2011, 19:01 »
Well, it's just traffic, so it could be contributors are spending less time there as well. January has been pretty slow at IS, but January has always been a strange month for me in the micros. Sometimes it's great and sometimes it stinks.
right it is just traffic. and since we have also seen less downloads, but earnings compensated by higher prices, I would say you'd have to look at the downloads to see if that sort of shows the traffic. and yes, the traffic would include contributors not just buyers to that would be a factor as well. It is interesting, but in order to make much sense of it one has to look at the overall picture, and, frankly, we don't have all the data available to us.
569
« on: January 19, 2011, 17:17 »
Wow. Thanks for posting that. It pretty much says it all. I am a little disappointed, though, that DT isn't showing at least a little bit of an increase.
agreed. where is all the traffic going? is it getting spread around or has the eonomic downturn really caused an overall drop? I see SS rising, but not as much as IS is dropping.
570
« on: January 19, 2011, 16:04 »
I feel it is time we retired the word 'microstock' from our vocabulary, at least as it pertains to iStock.
Could iStock have finally discovered the mythical and mysterious land that they call ... "Midstock"?
'Tis said that he who greedily tramples upon the hallowed ground of Midstock shall perish most quickly.
Remember iStockPro? Yeah. That's right. LOL
well they couldn't get that to work, so they jumped in bed with Getty. now look what it got them.. and us.
571
« on: January 19, 2011, 16:01 »
I had two ELs last week where the credits must have been around 60c.
I know this is nothing new, but it really bothers me. I would like to know who these buyers are that are getting credits at less than 2/3 the cheapest advertised price. This has not been adequately answered at all. (I know, big surprise)
you probably won't get a real answer. I believe the canned answer is "they are using old credits" .. seriously?! that many people/organizations still have credits from 2003?!
572
« on: January 19, 2011, 12:02 »
It's ridiculous. Good thing they updated the logo pricing in there, huh?
the what?
573
« on: January 19, 2011, 10:35 »
I think we have now moved into the realm of SPECTACULAR epic fail.
no kidding! worst site F5 ever. gives a whole new meaning to F5. instead of "woo-yay!" it's now "run-away!"
574
« on: January 18, 2011, 15:15 »
never opted in. I did not like it from the beginning so have not bothered with it nor do I plan to.
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« on: January 18, 2011, 15:14 »
In the past I have received the "we've received your request" emails. Just not this time.
ah.. okay, so did you check the contact us page to see if you have an open support ticket for the payment request? just to be sure they got it. Their web email system is often flaky, if you ask me.
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