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776
« on: January 21, 2013, 10:29 »
Hmmm, in this case iStock had nothing similar or even on the same subject.
You're right of course, IS just seems to take a position on what they like / don't like even if there are no actual technical issues. SS's attitude makes more business sense as they recognise that a rare selling not well covered image can be more valuable to them than a high selling common subject matter image.
777
« on: January 20, 2013, 16:58 »
Haven't had one for over a month. For the last month 90% of my rejections are now "composition".
On iStock, that apparently means 'lcv'. I queried a composition rejection which made no sense in terms of composition, and the answer I got was that it wasn't likely to have many sales, which I couldn't disagree with. It's interesting that any agency wants a buyer to leave and look around another agency, but there you go.
I believe it's the same with SS (means "we're not that interested in this image regardless of technical merit") - it doesn't even mean they believe it won't sell but that, if they don't accept it, the buyer will take something similar they already have
778
« on: January 20, 2013, 08:09 »
We know that, which is why many will delete a lot of good work if they drop the crown. for those opposed in principle to subscriptions, they will just have to place that content on other sites.
Is there a microstock, non-mickey mouse option where subs are optional?
779
« on: January 18, 2013, 11:34 »
...If a posts gets enough negatives (it is currently set at -10) it disappears altogether. .. or almost. It gets minimized and you have to click it to view the post.
I really don't like that idea. Sometimes people say something very unpopular but it turns out to be correct. You do a good job of editing and deleting posts and we have the ignore button, isn't that enough?
+1 (and a heart) This is right on the money.
780
« on: January 18, 2013, 10:23 »
Listen fellas and try and understand something! this is a formidable and courages effort to make things better but go back in history a bit, to the stoneage in fact.
This scenario has been tried before, a unanimous effort and that was back when agencies were not this powerful and STLL, it didnt have any impact at all.
Imagine then whats it like today and with powerful agencies, this and that.
For every image you deactivate there are 20 being uploaded either by new members, old members or new applicants constantly knocking at the door.
Like we have all agreed on before, its a numbers game, got nothing to do with how good you are how well known you are its just numbers. Cant beat that. Its like getting a straight-flush in stud poker. And youre loosing money at the same time.
all the best.
You know, normally Id agree but lots of significant players are at least pledging deactivations and, if even Sean has stopped uploading, there is a possible storming of the Bastille on the cards here. Slightly off topic, Im amused at the -9 hearts maybe someone has cried Wolf too often or this is just the reaction to honest opinion pointing out something unpalatable.
781
« on: January 18, 2013, 10:22 »
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782
« on: January 18, 2013, 04:51 »
* no  Just comparing the free SDK / IDE with the cost of tooling up for .NET
783
« on: January 18, 2013, 04:43 »
Did they not put out an ad or being boasting to be the cheapest RF site now?
They were always cheap - consider how 123commissions @ 50% compare to non-sub commissions from the top 4, even FT, with their lower %
784
« on: January 17, 2013, 15:32 »
Guess I'm thinking more of the Sun / Oracle side of things - complete development kit including IDE - I mean Visual Studio has to cost a bit more than being hit with an unwanted toolbar 
785
« on: January 17, 2013, 15:24 »
I thought they promised sales would be times 2, not divided by 2 as appears to be the case.
I think the x2 forecast was actually for 2012, in anticipation of the commission cut. No promises for 2013. Guess they anticipated massive growth in sales for 2013 due to their price cut.
As forecasted, I think they are going to find out that price is only one third of the cookie and everyone might be paying the price for their misplaced marketing strategy. Well the year is young. Will wait an see how this is going to pan out.
I don't believe there's been a price cut?? Commission cut certainly - too small a cut of too small a price at too low a volume. 8 bucks to payout so guess my port will be there til around March
786
« on: January 17, 2013, 11:45 »
I'm not inclined to be too critical about this when very useful software is being provided totally free otherwise and you can always untick the installer
787
« on: January 16, 2013, 13:46 »
Just checking: that wording seems to suggest you don't accepte editorial?
Correct, we do not offer an editorial license at this time.
Thank you for confirming.
In best Duncan Bannatyne mode, "And for that reason, I'm out!"
There are other forms of work that aren't accepted either which makes them unsuitable for some but, again, the key thing is that it would be a case of moving your product line from tesco or walmart and using the local corner shop to sell your product
788
« on: January 16, 2013, 11:39 »
One organisation can't do it - they would have to take over the Internet. Sure they could buy up and ruin the competition but other sites would just arise to replace them.
789
« on: January 16, 2013, 11:32 »
the deal at SS is giving the buyer the permission to use the pictures as sensitive use, lets say in areas like politics and health, the license also allow manipulation of the picture
SS is not giving away our pictures for free after a ridiculous 12$ commission (60$ paid by Google)
This is my point - if it involves something like I'm suggesting, the contributor gets a decent return (I'd sell the rights on most images for that) and you can opt out. There is nothing even remotely "sensitive" about a lot of the sales, photos of pet cat, vector images etc - gotta be something more to be worth than kind of price.
790
« on: January 16, 2013, 11:22 »
OK possibly adding 2 + 2 and getting 5 but..
I know there has been lots of discussion and explanations around the extreme SODs ($120 - $300 commission range) and it still doesnt seem to make sense I mean why so much more than an EL? Sensitive use really doesnt fly as lots of the images sold in this range have zero potential for sensitive use. However, if it represented individual deals along the lines of what is happening with IS and Google it would make perfect sense. Of course some basic differences e.g. decent commission and the possibility to opt out.
791
« on: January 16, 2013, 05:16 »
this change is very prejudicial for me, my most popular file that was very stable between the 10th and 15th result during almost 2 years jumped to 400th, then 900th, 1400th, 2400th and NOW at 2700th
Scott said here that they are fixing it and I am happy about that but I have some questions that I would to make and would love to understand once for all
- Popular are the files that have the most downloads?
- Relevant is a mix between new uploads and files with some downloads?
I think popular is also mixed with views and how fast it first sells after coming online
Seems right - if one looks at one's own port, the popular takes sales, time online into account for sure. It must also take something else, most likely views (even though not displayed I'd bet they are recorded) as this is the only way to account for massive popularity difference on files with the same sales submitted around the same time. I don't think relevant works that well because of keyword spamming - results certainly seem less relevant than what the popular search produces.
792
« on: January 15, 2013, 16:54 »
I already have all my photos on GL. The pricing makes sense and submission is a streamlined process. I make only an occasional sale, so it really represents just a hope for the future. Hope it takes off someday.
This, of course, is the point. SS is the obvious one to move to but, if RPD is an issue, it makes sense to use the site that is ranked 20 rather than the one ranked 2.4.
793
« on: January 15, 2013, 12:20 »
I'm nobody's fanboy but the logical place to move within those parameters is DT as it's the only one in the same ballpark that does a reasonable price / RPD
<Sigh> The only important thing about 'RPD' in microstock is the 'R' __ the REVENUE. Exclusives at IS have a terrific RPD but that's been clearly shown to be a weakness, not a strength, to their income.
<Sigh> It never ceases to amaze me how people react to what they think the point being made is instead of reading the actual words  OF COURSE revenue is more important than RPD but within the parameters the OP mentioned (higher price point than SS) DT is a more logical choice - DT is a player and GL really is not in the sense that it will never produce the income IS did for the vast majority of contributors assuming they can even get a substantial proportion of their material accepted.
794
« on: January 15, 2013, 11:23 »
I think a lot depends on the sort of images you upload. I get virually 100% acceptance on people images but not so lucky if I try uploading anything else.
Yeah, it's not so much just technical quality as subject matter with them (and I believe SS to some extent).
795
« on: January 15, 2013, 11:15 »
I'm nobody's fanboy but the logical place to move within those parameters is DT as it's the only one in the same ballpark that does a reasonable price / RPD
796
« on: January 13, 2013, 05:32 »
Welcome back Charl
DLs on 123 are ok but earnings are totally pathetic - an SS sub looks good in comparison (and there are a hell of a lot more of them). For comparison, 123 have so far provided > twice the number of DLs that DT has but only 20% of the income. Dumping them after next payout.
797
« on: January 11, 2013, 18:13 »
also curious?
798
« on: January 09, 2013, 16:28 »
Thanks all  Does anyone know if building this off line port can go against you, I mean if newer images get a kind of showcase placement, could my offline port miss this whilst they just sit there and when they do become live have missed the boat. Stuff to do and sort, will report back
Someone else jump in here - but didn't someone else do this a while back, built up a huge port and then turned it on one day and it was so low in the search that it was barely noticed? I don't know, but aren't you better to pass the inspection first and then begin to upload and submit for approval at once so they don't fall behind?
I have some recollection of that. I actually believe the mythical "newbie bonus" does actually exist and may not happen for folks who get their stuff approved but unavailable for sale. Hard for old timers to comment as it's a once off and a long time ago for most.
799
« on: January 08, 2013, 12:02 »
DLs actually seem better than normal this month and ahead of everyone except SS - CANNOT say the same for income which is pathetic (level 1 and less than a year). Definitely not uploading anything else and still not decided whether I pull what's already there.
800
« on: January 07, 2013, 18:54 »
Is there lower wage talent than contributors to microstock?
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