Quote from: pseudonymous on March 02, 2011, 11:45
I dropped them earlier today.  Something's not right on that site.  Months ago I was receiving about 50% sales that were a mix of subs and XS resolution and 50% of larger images.  Then it just stopped one day.  It makes me wonder whether they are reporting small resolutions and pocketing the difference.  I don't like them at all.  Apart from having little trust in them, their watermark is pitiful, their customer service is non-existent and the drop in contributors' already low commissions was a massive insult.

Fotolia has become a joke I'm afraid.  I won't miss them.

Agree completely!

This lengthy thread might best serve as a lesson and reminder to "all", that we enjoy a strong protection for our intellectual property rights, Trademarks, and Patents.  And that reputable Stock Agencies are sternly enforcing investigated infringements as required by law.

It is now widely recognized that as we rebuild our international economy it is imperative that we identify and crack down on any/all copyright and IP violators.  Only then can we respark the true creative and artistic flow in our once praiseworthy industry.

Do you really think a company like SS would remove someones entire profitable gallery without justification?

This is simply a fact/fantasy issue, and no one is being rude, merely stating the facts.

Anyone who steals any others copyrighted material for their personal gain is nothing more than a thief.  If he did not do anything wrong then he could have easily cleared the issue in dialing 10 digits and talking with the agencies.

SS & BS are reputable business' who are not in the habit of arbitrarily removing member's images without just cause.  To imply otherwise is naive.

ten

FD,...a quick look at your website & competing licensing agency,   http://www.flemishdreams.com/    shows "several" potential PR infringements. 

Deep pocket attempts may be with ALL the licensing agencies,...but the ultimate responsibility/liability falls on the Tog.

Great images, FD,...but I'd keep moving too,...nice knowing you!.....;-))

ten