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« on: April 01, 2011, 13:13 »
75 dls and $99.83 for me. Looking forward to my PP sales, as they make all the difference these days!
As I've said elsewhere, I would not be at all surprised if they were able to tweak best match to ding individual contributors. Would *not* put it past them to do so. While I completely expected my dls to continue going down after going independent, the more I learn of what goes on behind the curtain, the more disgusted and suspect I am about what else goes on behind the curtain.
Sigh.
ETA: Have you ever thought about how strange it is when you get the same number of dls per day? Always at least one? Or whatever your numbers are? Seems there should be much wider swings and variance. That also leads me to believe there's something funny going on with the numbers. I'm no mathematician, but the probability of getting such consistent sales on a daily, weekly, monthly basis seems kinda off to me. Right? Or am I the only one who's thinking this?
102
« on: March 31, 2011, 15:52 »
^ You know, about those of us who have left (and have big mouths) and the changes in best match ... while I would expect a drop with out the *alleged* bump from being exclusive, I can't help but wonder if there's a way for them to ding individuals in best match ... I wouldn't be surprised if there is. Sadly, I wouldn't put anything past them.
103
« on: March 30, 2011, 16:23 »
the article is fine IMO.
Including the blatant lie: "commission levels stretch from 20% to 45%"?
Can we hazard a guess as to the extent of this lie:
Number of contributors earning less than 20% commission = ?
Number of contributors earning 45% = ?
would it have mattered if he had said 15% to 40%? it wouldn't have changed the context of the article in any way.
So you see no difference in value between the truth and a lie? They are equally valid in your eyes? And you used to write for magazines? It explains a lot about the media today.
Explains/says a lot about a lot 
104
« on: March 30, 2011, 14:55 »
Agreed with SNP. I have met Kelly only very briefly and have nothing bad to say about him. I know he and Bruce are best friends, and that says a lot. My impression is that he is a bit deer-in-the-headlights when it comes to answering questions. 
He may well be a lovely person, in person, and a good friend to Bruce, but one thing Kelly is not is [a] Bruce. His Q&A skills, be it for a fluff piece or in response to the community (via the forums), leave MUCH to be desired. The last thing you want in a leader is a chronic case of foot-in-mouth, which Kelly (sadly, for all) seems to have in spades.
105
« on: March 30, 2011, 14:48 »
Without the PP, I'd not clear $100 per month now.
As an exclusive, I was clearing about $500 per month.
To be honest , a lot of remaining exclusives are also dropping $$ and dl, though not quite that much - yet.
My numbers were dropping like a stone before the crown fell off, but now things are just BLEAK. I'm uploading and taking photos, but it's slow.
Ditto. My day job has ramped up and I just can't put in the stock hours I'd like, after hours. So my uploading to other agencies has been slow. I essentially created and uploaded a small number of files to a handful of agencies in January and haven't submitted anything since. I figure, what's the rush? As I'm already so late to the party at the other big agencies. I may as well take my time as, thank god, stock photography is not my main source of income.
106
« on: March 30, 2011, 14:44 »
Ugh. I'm having a hell of a time adjusting to my new fancy 23 cent royalties for XS  You know it's bad when you can't tell by looking at the balance if you've had sales or not.
And yes, that partner program. I'm thoroughly against it, always have been, but man, would I love to make more than a buck or two a day again
Without the PP, I'd not clear $100 per month now.
As an exclusive, I was clearing about $500 per month.
The PP offered (and still does) a nice monthly boost.
only 100$ with a 2500 portfolio?
Yup.
107
« on: March 28, 2011, 16:27 »
Ugh. I'm having a hell of a time adjusting to my new fancy 23 cent royalties for XS You know it's bad when you can't tell by looking at the balance if you've had sales or not.
And yes, that partner program. I'm thoroughly against it, always have been, but man, would I love to make more than a buck or two a day again
Without the PP, I'd not clear $100 per month now. As an exclusive, I was clearing about $500 per month. The PP offered (and still does) a nice monthly boost.
109
« on: March 28, 2011, 14:29 »
^ +1
110
« on: March 28, 2011, 14:28 »
Maybe a deep discount but more likely its a 2003 or 2004 50c credit.
But if it is a 50c credit, then my 17% commission should pay 8.5c. But the iStock rounding down reduces 8.5c to 8c, which is a further commission cut of 5.9%.
It's amazing how they grab 5% or 10% or 15% more to top up their commission share, as it's vital for their "sustainability", then casually slash an extra 5.9% off my commission in what appears to be violation of the terms they imposed on us, because it's merely "rounding" the money and 6% therefore is of no consequence.
What an affront. On all fronts.
111
« on: March 25, 2011, 11:43 »
The question is: does that change things for us for the better or for the worse (or for no change at all)?
Probably the worse, since anyone buying it would want to find ways of squeezing even more out of it.
I'd have to agree with Trousers.
"Better the devil you know"
So we're already in stock hell, then?
Ha. I'd certainly say so.
112
« on: March 24, 2011, 15:50 »
The question is: does that change things for us for the better or for the worse (or for no change at all)?
Probably the worse, since anyone buying it would want to find ways of squeezing even more out of it.
I'd have to agree with Trousers.
113
« on: March 24, 2011, 15:48 »
I didn't know vectorbomb was an inspector. Do they not announce these things?
Not lately it seems, or not for a long while. No.
114
« on: March 23, 2011, 21:21 »
In case you missed it,
nico_blue leading the charge for a video-style mass opt-out of Vetta:
http://www.istockphoto.com/forum_messages.php?threadid=314922&page=1
I had missed this. Thank you for posting, and best of luck with the standoff. It's too bad that it's so dangerous for badges to speak up - if it weren't I'm sure you'd have many more on board publicly. I won't name names, but at least one badge was canned for speaking out (so no wonder they're so quiet) and it's my understanding that others can't even express their opinions freely in the Inspector forum without threats of being de-badges if they don't pipe down. So anywho, thank goodness for the vocal Black Diamonds and Diamonds with clout - but no badge - who can still express their opinion, concern, disappointment, etc. You guys are making all the difference (or attempting to) and we thank you! As much as this is "their" company, this is our company and our images that have made this a multiple-million dollar cash cow of a business.
115
« on: March 18, 2011, 12:29 »
Posted by PrairieArtProject:
Thanks for everyone who took the time, but I don't see this as a game-changer at all. I'm not posing some conspiracy theory here, but it logically stands to reason that this surprise-select-conference call would not happen unless iStock had some impressive new security steps to show to those selected. After weeks and weeks of forum rage, why now? Because the plans were in place.
I fully believe that Sean and Nano et al are convinced and, while that gives me hope, it does NOT take away any of my outrage that we were not more protected. This does NOT reinstill the trust I had in iStock last summer. This does NOT make me want to go shoot, upload, and repeat. There are far too many issues still on the table, and no amount of focus groups will change it. The entire community needs and demands transparency, clarity, and immediacy, and frankly, I think we all deserve it. You, iStock, are quite content to remind us in the forums that active forum users are not even a tiny percentage of actual users -- so there, we are your focus group.
I caution iStock against feeling too confident just yet. This was an attempt at genuine communication, and a welcome one, but this is not the (whole) answer.
Sorry to be a Debbie Downer, I waited a whole day to express my cynicism, but this is exactly the outcome I expected. http://www.istockphoto.com/forum_messages.php?threadid=315162&page=12+1 Tracy! Well said.
116
« on: March 17, 2011, 17:49 »
Anyway, the drama du jour is over. Life can get back to normal at istock.
By 'normal' do you mean crazy-time level orange, instead of crazy-time code red? 
117
« on: March 17, 2011, 17:48 »
Welcome to the 'club' Curt 
Yes. Welcome! And so the club grows, by [another] one. It's pretty much getting to be anyone and everyone who's [long] gone off the Kool-Aid.
118
« on: March 17, 2011, 17:45 »
I think in his case lobo refers to a character from a comic....Omega men or something or other. even though I too have always used lobo in reference to wolves.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lobo_(DC_Comics)Yes, yes. Thank you, but I know Chris' reference to the Lobo comic. Despite that prior knowledge, I chose to go with 'wolf' for my post. Just because.
119
« on: March 17, 2011, 14:30 »
Posted by sjlocke:
rogermexico's forum statement of no future withdrawals planned was made clearer in that iStock will be covering the expense of royalties for our illegal downloads while they implement these measures. That does not preclude a withdrawal in the future, but from the current discussion, it sounds highly unlikely. http://www.istockphoto.com/forum_messages.php?threadid=315162&page=1So ... Vague promises and no guarantees then. Just as feared. And the rest of your post (and those of others) don't sound much more firm or reassuring. Sounds like lots of promises and some details were provided to you and the other four on the call, but ... So what? They've been working on various issues since December (search, the fraud, etc.) and we're now in mid-March. Seems to me no matter what they may have said to you, it is still going to be a miracle if they can get any fruit borne of anything before, oh, let's say (to be generous) the end of the year? Given how slowly things seem to roll out in any true working order up there? Not very reassuring. Overall. At all.
121
« on: March 16, 2011, 17:15 »
Edit to add - for some reason I seem to be able to get away with stuff on the istock forums that other people can't (now that's tempting fate!) I've only ever had one post removed by lobo that I can remember- I've self censored a couple of times.
I used to have that talent, too. And then, the wolf turned on me
122
« on: March 16, 2011, 16:28 »
There was a post asking if the votes would be posted for us to see, and wondering why jsnover wasn't one of the 5.
A post that has gone mysteriously absent. Hmmmm.
Typical iStock transparency.
The question posed was fair. Why delete it? Exactly. And on a related note, I wonder if they've muzzled Lobo because they know that his tone would only fuel the fire. Not that the other admin don't do a fine job of that, themselves.
123
« on: March 16, 2011, 16:24 »
I just got a whole series of XL sales in a row at Istock. How worried should I be?
Ugh. Sucks you can't just be happy, huh? But very. I'd be very worried.
124
« on: March 16, 2011, 13:53 »
The red ribbon from the last fight remains on my IS avatar.
So many fights. I'm so tired of it. At this point, I just want it all resolved already. But seems more likely that the only way to do that is in the ultimate fight - in court.
125
« on: March 16, 2011, 13:50 »
They are probably afraid of you.
Which is even more worrying.
If this is a move towards regaining confidence and there is nothing to hide how do they even think about censoring someone elected by contributors.
+1 I'm telling you, this is a textbook exercise in wagging the dog and, Oh look - a squirrel!
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