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Agency Based Discussion => Shutterstock.com => Topic started by: rene on June 02, 2020, 10:44
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I don't understand why people don't disable portfolios.
Today, maybe for the last time, we have great Oportunity to change something or at least not to let it be worst.
During past conflicts (iStock, DPC...) the argument for not deleting files was time invested in uploading, keywording and lost of ranking. Today, with one click we can make our files invisible for buyers and make them back with another click (search position seems to be kept). What a powerful and easy way to 'vote'.
Commission lost? Apparently we have already lost 3 to 4 time of earnings, included highest levels. On 1st of January everybody will be 1st level, so worst then today. What if they lower commissions even more? We accepted 70% cut probably additional 20% will be ok. What if they lower their prices to be more competitive, they can do that with money they took from us.
And what sign our weakness will send to competition. Do you think AS is a charity compagny? They treat us well and Mat is a nice person but they are not idiots and noy will able to compet.
For an artist who earned 1000$ / month (and today 250 ) is it not worth to 'invest' 250$ to get 9000$ (750×12month)? In stock market it would be exceptional deal.