Appears to be working for me, but I don't currently have enough to cash out so I just get the normal message about the $100 threshold.

Back end is looking so great!  I can't wait to play with this   Already getting a domain and branding lined up and some design ideas.  When it comes to customizing look and feel I hope to be able to help out a bit for others who are new to Wordpress and CSS. 

I'd say to anyone that's watching this project with interest don't be intimidated by setting a a WordPress site.  It's an absolutely fantastic platform, very user friendly and massively well documented with a really helpful web community.

and this is the brain power that got us hear in the first place. when you cant defend yourself start calling ppl names, nice.

Sorry didn't you start the name calling bit by telling us we're all "brainless sheep"? Baaa.

Sorry ouchie but that sounds a bit tin-foil hat to me, and it's insulting not only to Sean but to the intelligence of everyone who participated.  The once thing that causes people to love/hate Sean Locke is his brutal honesty.  He's been telling like it is, everyone's feelings be damned, since the early 2000's.  If he had manipulative/politically minded motives he wouldn't have gotten involved at all, seeing as his iStock income supported his family.  All I see is someone who stood up to a nasty corporation that is past it's prime, and got punished for it.  He's being made an example of.  Bullies will always try to silence those that scare them. That's all this is.

What I find really interesting, is that the people who were most vocal in that February 2nd thread (to the point of being fanatical and quite frankly abrasive to those on fence or who disagreed,) remain in the Getty family. As several other people have pointed out, there is a nicely organized list on Google docs that any iStock/Getty admin can access, with the usernames of everyone who stated they were participating, so if that was the only motivation I'd expect quite a few other would be gone by now.

On a personal note, Sean, I remember getting a good chuckle out of all the ruffled feather the first few months you were on the iStock forums, back when things were turning from hobby to real potential.  Watching you prosper and push limits was inspiring. You'll obviously be more than fine wherever you go with your talent and business sense.  Good luck, and a sincere thanks for always being real.

I only had 26 files left as of today but I've deactivated 20 of them leaving only a few images I don't really care about until last payout.

I'd vote B, since A could cause a lot of headaches for set up on different hosting situations especially with users who aren't super tech savvy.  A could be less secure if not done right.

From my experiences on Zazzle they seem to take copyright pretty seriously and the community there that is active on the forums is more knowledgeable than the average internet user.  You have to click a specific box agreeing that you own the copyright of materials/ have the legal right to use them for each product created.

In one case I found an image of mine being used improperly and when I contacted Zazzle by phone, I actually got a person to speak in the department that deals with copyright questions and the issue was resolved very quickly (within a day) and professionally.

Zazzle has big ongoing deals with companies like Disney and Marvel comics so they can't really afford to be slack on copyright violations.  You know how militant the Mouse can be.

I hope that helps set some people at ease on this particular bit of the ordeal.  Some people may be smart/dumb enough to go to the trouble of finding, downloading, and saving images in their  Google Drive acct. but they would still have to blatantly ignore Zazzle's terms and risk Zazzle shutting them down as soon as it's seen or reported.

I think Cypher's asking if anyone here has experience with their RM images being moved and might know.  I kind of doubt a live chat agent will be able to give specific details on that or even know of the issue.

That's an interesting question.  I would think that if an image has sold as RM even once, Getty would have to wait until the time period for that deal has passed before "demoting" the image since the designers already paid for specific rights.   I wonder if the images they are deciding need to be RF are the ones that have never been licensed while listed as RM?  Then again it's Getty so....

I will say that my interactions directly with Getty's version of contributor relations has been MUCH more helpful and professional than with iStock.  Unfortunately (fortunately?) my contract with them has nothing to do with RM images so I probably wouldn't get an answer.

If I was a designer purchasing RM I'd want to be really sure before working with Getty now that these files can move around.

Hi Leo!  I am still super interested in this project too, sorry didn't see this thread until now.  My PHP isn't up to snuff to help with the programming but I may be able to help with some template design options once it's ready.

Also (if this was mentioned before I apologize!) if you were able to set a up a Wiki type deal, I know there is at least one or two good opensource choices, I'd be more than happy to donate my time to help fill out FAQ/Knowledge Base and tutorial articles with screen shots and step by step for the less tech savvy that might be interested. 

Just a note for those that are deleting...I deactivated all 428 illustration files in my portfolio and dropped the crown the month they first announced the whole RC mess, after which I couldn't see ANY of my stats so if you want access to your financials tab leave at least 1 or 2 files active.  I ended up experimenting with uploading a few files again late last year but after this new mess I realize there's no going back. I reuse to work with a company that continually spits in our faces. I'll be de-activating the very few files I put back. (25) and leaving one so I have access to my financials tab.

Oh and to those who are right on the edge of dropping the golden shackles...there is life after exclusitivity!

I usually trim things instead of using a clipping mask on the file I export just because I've come across so many designers that aren't familiar with editing them in illustrator.  I do wish they'd fix it so gradients with transparency didn't rasterize when exported to EPS 10 though!

I don't understand why there is still no simple match all terms options.  The search hasn't improved as far as I can see after updating to 4.1.6.  I'm very disappointed.  I don't expect them to fix it and it seems like with every feature they add things are getting more complicated rather than more functional.   

I dropped the crown the month they revealed the new royalty plan/RC debacle.  Between the terrible customer service, and payment issues that was it for me.  In my case it was worth it to have my freedom, it took a while to build back up financially but now I have the peace of mind that my income is spread out over several sites one of which is all mine so I don't have to lose sleep over iStock/Getty changing the game overnight.  It's a personal decision based on you circumstances but I'm one happy former exclusive.  Good luck either way!