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« on: November 22, 2020, 11:49 »
A little something extra.
I use FireFox monitor to monitor my emails for breaches But I'm sure there are many other aps out there that also do this.
I like to cover a little extra bases with this. 
That was new to me. Looks like a nice tool. Thanks
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« on: November 12, 2020, 21:25 »
Dear all, how do i delete the photos on istock immediately? I cant find any delete button? Thanks
They removed the delete button a few years ago. You have to write contributor support.
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« on: September 24, 2020, 14:44 »
...Ones reached the payout limit, I will not yet ask for the money! I wait until I reached the double and will ask to pay me the half of it. ...
In general, I would advise against leaving money with any agency once you can collect it.
There's only one place the money is within your control and that's when it's in your bank account. Interest rates are at the moment at historic lows, but more typically, someone will earn money on the balance in your account; I'd rather it be me and not the agency.
Good advice. Beware of the next Revostock. Note: Dreamstime has been reputable for the 11 years I've been there. No problems at all.
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« on: August 19, 2020, 15:02 »
ESP login working as normal.
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« on: July 24, 2020, 11:13 »
Im magical.
Not so fast 
I can't test because I'm banned, but can anyone non-magical post? Only Sean's post is newer than Tuesday afternoon at the moment
I checked this morning. I am not banned. When I try to reply, it wont let me type in the reply box. Its filled with gray. PS I am not magical.
I am also grayed out. If it's because I posted a comment regarding the pay cut... 7 weeks ago... then how very getty of them.
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« on: June 25, 2020, 19:46 »
Awful. Deactivation may truly be the best business decision. I wonder how Blackbox will react?
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« on: June 19, 2020, 17:15 »
It's not criminal.. though it may feel criminal. It's called capitalism and we are free to take our art and leave. At this point it's best to support and promote companies that support artists. Sadly my workflow upload list is getting pretty short.
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« on: June 17, 2020, 21:31 »
My state considers me a gig worker because I pay income tax, self employment tax and LLC tax... and because all my income is from 1099s. However... artists and agencies is a very different system compared to drivers and Uber / Lyft. I don't think any of us are paid fairly.
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« on: June 16, 2020, 14:51 »
Interesting and could be important information. I'll make a mental note and forget it by 5PM. 
Joining Pixels is a Fall project for me. I like the automatic link, but don't like the inability to have anything but the app they provide with no control or alterations. Disappointing lack of flexibility. Unless I missed it, collections would be really nice.
Pixels.com / FAA could do well if they added some web template features. As is I like the ability to order the order of the photos in my galleries... but it does cost $30 per year.
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« on: June 15, 2020, 12:15 »
Seems possible that Shutterstock could re-suck material in from their Big Stock subsidiary. Unchecking the Big Stock "partner program" box should be considered due diligence.
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« on: June 11, 2020, 11:12 »
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« on: June 07, 2020, 10:24 »
They seem to discount anyway. So I price them at 10 or more.
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« on: May 30, 2020, 02:44 »
I think Pond 5 distributes exclusive material at Adobe. That's different than leaving it there.
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« on: May 27, 2020, 06:46 »
Shutterstock's new policy is an abusive attack on the hard working artists who's dedication and creativity built and sustain their company. I have been a steady contributor for 11 years and am proud of the 8200 shot portfolio I crafted.
I have stopped uploading and will reduce my portfolio size in protest. I am seriously considering deactivating all of it.
I urge Shutterstock to reverse their moronic mistake.
In the long term supporting artists will yield far better returns than starving them.
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« on: March 11, 2020, 12:01 »
The travel industry is spiraling into economic depression. I believe that will deeply impact sales of travel oriented material. Most of my portfolio is travel related. So, I'm lowering my lowered expectations even lower...
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« on: February 28, 2020, 12:07 »
Visual China Group has the means and motivation (political desire to control media) to buy Shutterstock. Perhaps Mr. Oringer stepped aside in preparation for a sale or merger.
I prefer to file the foregoing under silly speculation... but stranger things have happened.
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« on: February 17, 2020, 14:46 »
Maybe the new leader of Shutterstock will recognize the benefits of removing stolen material via proactive content matching. A contributor petition requesting this would be a nice nudge.
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« on: February 13, 2020, 07:25 »
are the editorial photos not sold as RF images?
Editorial photos are sold as RF. Deamstime does not sell Rights Managed.
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« on: February 11, 2020, 18:47 »
Dreamstime is about 1% of my sales (12 sites). So don't get your hopes up. Wish they sold more..
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« on: February 08, 2020, 12:04 »
A few months ago I got sent a bill for $30,000 from the IRS for underreporting income in 2017. It's the whole paypal 1099 K problem where paypal and the agencies double report our income. What I learned is that in they eyes of the IRS, if paypal is going to report the income, then the agencies should NOT. But with no coordination between the agencies and paypal, the job is ours to explain what happened. The IRS initially told me to get a letter from every agency explaining they didnt pay me directly, which of course is impossible. Instead I had to write my own detailed letter of explanation with a TON of backing info. In the end, they cancelled the bill, and I'm left trying to figure out how to explain the situation in my 2019 return. Will probably report all the agency AND paypal 1099s with an entry subtracting out the agency 1099 total, along with a note explaining it is double reporting of the same income. Still not positive it is the right approach. Anyone else deal with this in a different way?
My understanding is that paypal issues a 1099K for people who have 200 transactions "and" $20,000 in earnings. Keeping the transaction number below 200 should fix the problem.
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« on: January 26, 2020, 19:02 »
oscarcwilliams, do you give away your work? Why don't you upload your entire portfolio to free sites? Surely it serves as inspiration for many others. Or you may want to charge some money for your work. Just maybe.
The difference is Oscar didnt give his work away for free, suck people in, then monetize. He is selling microstock, he always charged. You are comparing apples to oranges. Should people come here trolling for customers, when its supposed to be a forum where people help others? Just like the guy selling books. 
Trolling for customers? Oh c'mon its a couple of bucks! Get real.
Don't like it then don't pay ~ just don't keep expecting people like Steve to give advice for free to his competitors.
Then why was he here for years, giving advice for free to his competitors? And no, I wouldnt pay. And the purpose of a forum is give advice, and discuss stuff. What are you here for, if not that?
He sells books... he is an author.
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« on: January 23, 2020, 08:21 »
Stock photography died 5 years ago. Stock footage is dying now. People posting about their financial successes only accelerated the inevitable over-supply. Time to adapt and look for another way to make money people.
Stock photos looked like a good business in 2012. Now my return per shot is 1/3 and falling yearly. Stock videos looked like a good business in 2016. Now my return per shot is 1/2 and falling yearly. One hour photo labs and Blockbuster video looked like good businesses in 1999... crap happens.. Overall my 8000 shot portfolio earns less then my 4000 shot portfolio did a few years ago. Time to find new creative opportunities.
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« on: January 15, 2020, 16:44 »
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« on: January 15, 2020, 11:46 »
Don't spend your time. 74 download 12.36 USD. I've earned more with 1 download before.
I don't want to make anyone rich with my own business.
17 per video download! I would delete all today.
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