It's always been okay to write a note to the inspector in the description field, usually under the actual description.  I put the **asterisks** in so they will notice what I wrote.  Then later, if/when the image is approved, you can go in and remove the note. 

That's a good idea. Btw is it a custom on all stocks or only here?

If some from the batch were reviewed and others left it indicates that there were some potential issues, especially concerning unreleased property, which the reviewer has passed on to a more senior or experienced reviewer.

Fotolia have hierarchy in reviewers?  Do you know more about it? It's interesting. Btw I wish stock sites 'offered' photographers possibility to be a reviewer for a short time. I believe that would be extremely interesting experience. They could offer higher revenue on your own photos for joining such programme.

Nonetheless all the subjects in the thread, many ppl say that they have OEM versions for PC's that they assembled themselves. And that it's legal. Well recently M$ changed their mind. And decided that the policy might have been wrongly understood blah blah blah (the prices went heavily down) and in fact for normal person it's not legal anymore. The only OEM can be installed by a shop that sells the PC made from parts. Lol.

Quote from: Vonkara on December 19, 2010, 14:02

Quote from: seawhisper on December 19, 2010, 13:29

(But that's just to make things clear, and a bit off topic.) I still I don't know what's the difference between resubmitting and submitting again photos. And what are advantages / disadvantages of both. I thought ppl who are longer on IS should know, I don't believe everyone 100% agrees to reviewers. 

I explain once again. If the reviewer give you the resubmit option available for a rejected picture, it's because he/she give you the chance to modify that image according to the rejected reasons. This way, the same reviewer can compare on his computer screen the last image you submitted with the new modified one.

If you don't want to make modification, and think it should got through the inspection, you can always make a scout ticket for the file to be reviewed again, by a second inspector. Or, submit it the normal way again... but that's your personal choice.

If you have to get through the process of keywording again, it's probably in case your image was rejected for keywords ect. I hope I said it an understandable way

Either you or I have misunderstood the original question.
I took it that the OP was asking whether to resubmit using the resubmit button, or just to submit again from fresh.
You are taking it that the OP is asking whether it was worthwhile to resubmit rejections.

Both in fact. I asked the original question more like a subject to dwell upon it then to get easy answers.
But in short - I'm wondering what are technical aspects (the process of submitting in both cases seems the same for me). What does reviewer do with resubmit vs submitting again. (I think that mainly I got answer for that). And of course what does it mean for me - and as a consequence on which option to use. (Still not sure, but I guess it can't be answered straight.) To be honest I'm just curious of many aspects about IS. Since I found this submitting again vs resubmitting issue I asked about it. IS seems much different (in logic and web construction) from other (especially newly designed) stocks.

Isn't it simpler to just use the resubmit option... The reviewer choose to make the option available for you, and is willing to accept your image if the modifications suggested are applied.

How exactly simpler? I have to do the very same things I does when I submit a new photo. I have to answer copyright question, I have to mark my keywords (that are in the file), and I have to add categories. So what is being easier? Beside I'm still not convinced that the 'resubmit' link isn't just the normal 'upload' like which is mu suspicion. I'd like someone to clarify this. 

I mean, people need to stop thinking the reviewers are only there to screw people. If you are still not happy, make a scout ticket and see if a experienced reviewer understand your point.

Sure they're not - they're doing their job, and they're only people making mistakes. And we're doing our jobs too. So if our interest is to get photos accepted and sold and theirs is review as many as they can there always be interest collision and tensions on that line no matter what. Quite natural everyone want to do their jobs and have different points of view.

If it still don't work, move on. Since a while even uploading a great image that get accepted right away with a initial review, have a small % of chance to be a good seller, due to the massive amount of image submitted.

Imagine a image that barely get through the process...

If I have photo accepted on SS, DS and Fotolia (and two middle tier), and it's selling quite nice there, it's quite natural I do disagree with IS that it's not worth anything and I want another chance. Especially when three other lets say more 'picky' judges already accepted it.
I'm not trying to cheat a system or make IS life miserable - on the contrary I'm trying to make their profits even bigger.

(But that's just to make things clear, and a bit off topic.) I still I don't know what's the difference between resubmitting and submitting again photos. And what are advantages / disadvantages of both. I thought ppl who are longer on IS should know, I don't believe everyone 100% agrees to reviewers. 

I was wondering - IS gives option to resubmit some rejected works. BUT you basically have to do everything again. Answer silly copyright questions, mark the keywords, add categories...
So what's the point? Beside giving moderator a clue that it was once rejected so maybe there are still some flaws on the photo. Or maybe it's just a clever link to normal procedure of submitting the photo? And there's absolutely no meaning in this 'resubmitting' feature? Maybe at least the time of processing photo is shorter?

Cheers,
Paula

I used filezilla before, but maybe due to poor internet connection, the transfer isn't successfully sometimes..

why not try the picworkflow? created by one guy who is active here too..
http://www.picWorkflow.com/?by=219

I had a simple guides of how to upload through this website.. http://wp.me/pPDGb-39

one thing that is good, you upload one time, and the files will be assigned to different websites even you are off the internet.

there is a promo code 'microstockgroup', so u got 100 credits to try..and there are ways to earn credits too..

so far, i find it is much more efficient than ftp and other uploading method.

In fact I have something similar to picworkflow or isindica (syndica?). But it's my very own program made by me and a friend. The only problem is with this ftp transmission. I can send all my files to all stocks with one click but on a few they end up corrupted and I tried everything but I still don't know why. :/

I have 'normal' ftp too. But for many reasons I'm using batch script file. There's no software added to it. Pure perl script.
It's kind of strange it happens like that. Especially because it works perfect on most stocks but these two. And because of that they don't let me sleep at night.

Thanks Anglee for response!

If I may continue the subject here on the forum (maybe it will help someone else too) - I'm not sure if I understand that correctly - you need release even for buildings that are UNPROTECTED by copyright law? Polish copyright law allows to take a photo of any object found in public space. For instance you can even take a photo of a monument standing on main square although it is obviously a piece of art. Therefore none of my rejected photos need property release.

As for the ID - I didn't receive any info that it was accepted - and I still doesn't have any place where to submit my photos (I had huge "sell images" button earlier, now it's gone O.O) is it a bug or am I missing something? Here it's how it looks like now: http://picasaweb.google.com/missdaredevil/ZrzutyEkranu?authkey=Gv1sRgCOj51az92Zuq_gE#5549051063298822930

Hello

I got my both architecture photos rejected with inquiry to add property release. No other stock asked me for property releases for them. And it would be hard to obtain since one building are simple stairs in Warsaw (http://www.shutterstock.com/pic.mhtml?id=44790370) and Wilanow Palace in Warsaw (http://www.shutterstock.com/pic.mhtml?id=43220404).

Both objects need no property release. How to deal with it? Does 123rf need property release for any architecture element or should I just put property release with 'no release needed' info in it? 

Also this is strange for me - they seem like didn't accept my id yet, but they did accepted and rejected some of my photos... O.o

I posted my question here, but I'm not sure if I shouldn't put it in newbie section. If so tell me and I will repost it there.

Hugs,
Paula

I'm quite new to fotolia (and this is my first post here, so btw hi all ) and some time ago I noticed "Credits Validity" on fotolia.

I'm kind of worried - is this correct that if don't exchange my credits into money to paypal or anything after a year they will simply disappear? I guess there is usual limit - you can't get your money under $50 or similar? Or maybe this concerns only buyers?
Here's what is on the site:
"Credit Validity
Credits can be used for 365 days from the date of purchase. After 365 days the Credits cannot be used and their value is lost. The member waives any claims in respect to this time limit."

It's not much (few credits I believe) since their submission procedures discouraged me and I wasn't submitting to this stock much, but still it's kind of worrying that the credits can disappear...

Sorry if I double post this, I couldn't find my answer anywhere. If the subject was discussed earlier, pls give me the link.


Hugs from Poland,
Paula