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iStockPhoto.com / Re: Jan/Feb fraud - reduction of royalties coming

« on: March 10, 2011, 23:40 »

Quote from: donding on March 10, 2011, 18:46

Quote from: RayW on March 10, 2011, 18:35
I got my letter today and I don't even have a port anymore! Where are they going to take the money from??
I was telling my brother about what happened and felt that it was just amazing what they are doing to their bread and butter. I said either Getty is making a deliberate effort to scuttle iS, or iS is just as stupid and greedy as they appear. I can only assume that they think because they are the number one microstock site, no one of any consequence is going to defect, so f**k the ones that do. Well, that will work only to a point. I don't think Calgary has come to that realization just yet. When they do, it will probably be too late.

They'll probably sue you or turn you over to a collection agency which will cost them more than if the just let it fly just to prove their point....and for next years tax deduction....lol

For the grand total of $1.08? I wouldn't put it past them! It will be interesting to see. I have no portfolio and don't plan to add any files. I have 7 credits in my account, which I am tempted to spend right soon.

I posted this on iS but don;t think it will last there, but has anyone thought about contacting the Canadian attorney general or the Dept. of Justice? Or would it have to go through the US because of Getty? Just a thought.

iStockPhoto.com / Re: Jan/Feb fraud - reduction of royalties coming

« on: March 10, 2011, 18:35 »

I got my letter today and I don't even have a port anymore! Where are they going to take the money from??
I was telling my brother about what happened and felt that it was just amazing what they are doing to their bread and butter. I said either Getty is making a deliberate effort to scuttle iS, or iS is just as stupid and greedy as they appear. I can only assume that they think because they are the number one microstock site, no one of any consequence is going to defect, so f**k the ones that do. Well, that will work only to a point. I don't think Calgary has come to that realization just yet. When they do, it will probably be too late.

iStockPhoto.com / Re: Anyone cancel exclusive contract yet?

« on: January 30, 2011, 14:22 »

My sentiments exactly, David. I did upload a few images to DT, but haven't gone any further, due to time constraints and apathy. I never had the sales you did, though, even as an exclusive, mainly because of my port size and that I had very few people shots. I think I was able to buy a couple of filters!

iStockPhoto.com / Re: iStock site down

« on: January 25, 2011, 22:01 »

BAAAAA AAAAA

iStockPhoto.com / Re: iStock site down

« on: January 25, 2011, 18:09 »

And another old goat heard from!

iStockPhoto.com / Re: Istock F5 epic fail

« on: January 23, 2011, 23:40 »

Quote from: caspixel on January 23, 2011, 15:54

And another old school iStocker is hitting the road. Anyone remember Kate of purple dildo fame. That's going way back...

http://www.istockphoto.com/forum_messages.php?threadid=293422&page=1#post5683192

I won't tell Kate you said that!

iStockPhoto.com / Re: Istock F5 epic fail

« on: January 21, 2011, 17:18 »

That's precisely why my post there was so watered down!

iStockPhoto.com / Re: Istock F5 epic fail

« on: January 21, 2011, 16:09 »

[ 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 don’t know what you’re talking about, have a nice day*BOOT*”. Combine that “who-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. Let’s 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!!

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