Quote from: Minsc on May 10, 2022, 22:27
Thanks to the incompetent idiots in charge, we're on our way to a recession.

I anticipate that many companies with either start downgrading or cancelling their microstock accounts from sites like SS and AS.

My SS sales has dipped in the last few weeks. Less big sales and less daily downloads.

Just brace yourselves for what's to come and stop supporting people who are economically illiterate.

I assume you never cashed those stimulus checks that the corrupt Trump administration sent out to buy us off because you're all about the capitalism and not the socialism right clown.

Quote from: Shelma1 on April 03, 2018, 16:11

Quote from: SuperPhoto on April 03, 2018, 15:15
I'm trying to say though - unless the site to the end user explicitly states "preview images may not be used on websites" (which I have not seen from the license agreements I've reviewed), there's not really any enforceability. And even if that was written - it doesn't necessarily mean that it is enforceable, simply because there is the understanding that a preview is an 'evaluation' (incentive to get someone to purchase the full version). As for DMCA notices, it is supposed to apply to full copyrighted content.

It's like say having a bag of cookies for sale in costco, and getting mad at costco because they are giving out free samples to 'non-paying' customers. Sure, some will never have an intention of buying that brand of cookies whatsoever. But others, they think, mm these are good cookies, and then buy them, maybe even buy a few and tell some friends.

I guess to each his own. If you want to get upset because someone is using watermarked content on their site, then go ahead and get upset and chase after every single person doing that. I feel time would be better spent creating new content and looking for paying customers, but - it's your choice.

Now that you've given your permission to use your watermarked images, tell us who you are so we can use them.

This!

Quote from: SuperPhoto on April 03, 2018, 14:31
If you had a watermark in my images on your site, I would be perfectly fine with that.

Quote from: Uncle Pete on April 02, 2018, 23:05

Quote from: SuperPhoto on March 30, 2018, 15:15
lol, don't worry about it.

a) It's probably a placeholder. ANY professional (real) site would not get business if they had 'shutterstock' all watermarked over it.
b) If they ARE a real site trying to get busienss, they probably don't have the money anyways to pay for it - and it is advertising for you.
c) Also - asfaik, they aren't "stolen" either. Pretty much every stock site lets you download preview/watermarked images/video/etc.

a) don't know if it's a placeholder, doesn't matter, illegal use
b) No it's not advertising, it's stealing
c) Wrong, downloading a sample and using it are far different.

Can I have some of your best images to use on my website? I promise to mention your name if I ever make some money. Sorry can't afford to pay but you'll get exposure, views, and maybe credit. 

Well you are a typical idiot Trump voter. Give me your wallet while you're at it.

A reply I got on twitter ... "You got off lightly. Owed much much more here "      I wonder how much this * Craig Lillard  stole in total from everyone???

Got the same unprofessional email. Pond5 can shove it you know where.

$103

Quote from: CreativeMedias on October 30, 2015, 10:16
The problem is that Craig has shut down his email and it is impossible to discuss with him right now. I don't think they are looking to sell anything otherwise they should be open to discuss and communicate easily about their company. When Stockeon closed last year, at least I was able to discuss with Szymon about invest in the infrastructure and/or the content. (also Szymon paid everyone before he closed the website, which was very honest and serious)

Yep looks like he shut down everything including facebook, twitter. Although there is still a video of him posted doing stand up comedy which is awful btw. He must think all of this is a big joke.  Oh I forgot it's all the patent trolls fault. Now that's comedy. LOL

I wish I could blame all my problems on patent trolls. Oh can't pay my mortage must be the patent trolls. Geesh where do some of you pinheads come from?

I deleted my clips manually back in May and I can't see why anyone would still stick with this crap. Oh and they still owe me $102 thanks for nothing Revo

I requested to be paid over a year ago and no response from anyone at revostock. They can give away drones at NAB but can't afford to pay their producers. Ridiculous.