The vector of this image rejected on SS:
http://www.dreamstime.com/stock-photography-usa-prison-capital-world-image29327312
The first rejection was due to a technical problem, which I corrected and resubmitted. Then it was rejected a second time - the reason given was that "Overall outline of states is unacceptable (specifically East coast)"
How can that be? Why was this problem not mentioned in the first rejection? Could this possibly be a mistake?
The issue this illustration refers to is very important to me, so I'm bummed about it not making it into the collection. It seems that it's become more difficult to get vectors accepted these days; I have an easier time getting raster illustrations accepted. For iStock the opposite was true, but I don't upload there anymore.

It could be because there are oh so many already online, best sellers but lots. There is also mail support wich is very helpful over there. You can ask for a detailed rejection reason, it will only help you.gl

From the wording of the rejection, I got the impression that it has something to do with copyright issues. I was wondering if other vector contributors are running into these types of rejections, or if it's just an odd reviewer. I'm wondering if there is any point in resubmitting, and if anyone knows why images with the outline of states aren't acceptable.

Perhaphs they are asking for a bit more detail along the east coast with regard to the shapes.  I live on Long Island, NY and it protrudes more easterly into the ocean, not slanted upward as in a northeast angle as shown on your map and Cape Cod appears on your map to be thicker and heavier than the narrow hook it is.  I think they are nit-picking about the accuracy of the coastline details on the east coast.

I don't think it was copyright since they said the overall outline, specifically the east coast, was the problem.  If this inspector was in NY they would have noticed it right away whereas the first inspector may not be all that familiar with the northeast coast and just looked at the general shape.

Perhaphs they are asking for a bit more detail along the east coast with regard to the shapes.  I live on Long Island, NY and it protrudes more easterly into the ocean, not slanted upward as in a northeast angle as shown on your map and Cape Cod appears on your map to be thicker and heavier than the narrow hook it is.  I think they are nit-picking about the accuracy of the coastline details on the east coast.

I don't think it was copyright since they said the overall outline, specifically the east coast, was the problem.  If this inspector was in NY they would have noticed it right away whereas the first inspector may not be all that familiar with the northeast coast and just looked at the general shape.

I see what you mean about Long Island. I was just going for a recognizable USA outline, and not accuracy, but maybe that's what's bothering them. From the wording I though it was copyright issues, but who knows? I guess I'll resubmit a second time and ask for a more detailed explanation.

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I understand how the message behind your vector is meaningful to you.

This is one concept that I wish many contributors would take and use - by that I mean creating images that shine a light on the problem of mass incarceration in the US. I did a search and there is little or no imagery concerning this issue. A much needed discussion about the US for-profit prison system is going mainstream, and I think images that highlight the problem will be in demand. Never thought I'd say this, but please everybody take this idea and run with it!

Quote from: ann on March 06, 2013, 18:21

I understand how the message behind your vector is meaningful to you.

This is one concept that I wish many contributors would take and use - by that I mean creating images that shine a light on the problem of mass incarceration in the US. I did a search and there is little or no imagery concerning this issue. A much needed discussion about the US for-profit prison system is going mainstream, and I think images that highlight the problem will be in demand. Never thought I'd say this, but please everybody take this idea and run with it!

Your in NY and you want them to release the convicted fellons so NY can be more like South Africa. Maybe they could be more like South America or Russia and just make people disappear or other countrys where politicals or other crimes are just shot which keeps the prison population down. You maybe like the laws from Turkey or Iran where you don't get a trial, you just get exicuted.

A repeat drunken driver convicted in a crash that killed two teenagers has sued his drinking buddy and two Santa Fe restaurants that served him alcohol. Ruiz said in his suit that he was convicted and incarcerated due to the chain of events the defendants set in motion.
He's serving a 40-year prison sentence after entering a guilty plea in 2011.

Ruiz was out on bond on his fifth DWI arrest when the fatal crash took place, authorities said.

You want people like him to be freed?

Quote from: Allsa on March 07, 2013, 12:39

Quote from: ann on March 06, 2013, 18:21

I understand how the message behind your vector is meaningful to you.

This is one concept that I wish many contributors would take and use - by that I mean creating images that shine a light on the problem of mass incarceration in the US. I did a search and there is little or no imagery concerning this issue. A much needed discussion about the US for-profit prison system is going mainstream, and I think images that highlight the problem will be in demand. Never thought I'd say this, but please everybody take this idea and run with it!

Your in NY and you want them to release the convicted fellons so NY can be more like South Africa. Maybe they could be more like South America or Russia and just make people disappear or other countrys where politicals or other crimes are just shot which keeps the prison population down. You maybe like the laws from Turkey or Iran where you don't get a trial, you just get exicuted.

A repeat drunken driver convicted in a crash that killed two teenagers has sued his drinking buddy and two Santa Fe restaurants that served him alcohol. Ruiz said in his suit that he was convicted and incarcerated due to the chain of events the defendants set in motion.
He's serving a 40-year prison sentence after entering a guilty plea in 2011.

Ruiz was out on bond on his fifth DWI arrest when the fatal crash took place, authorities said.

You want people like him to be freed?

I don't want to see dangerous people on the streets any more than you do, but half of the prisoners in state prisons are there for nonviolent crimes. The US prison population rose 700% from 1970 to 2005, a trend driven mainly by the War on Drugs, which was initiated by President Nixon in 1970. This policy is extremely racist, when you consider the fact that only 13% of the US population is black, yet blacks represent 45% of the people serving time for drug offenses. This, in spite of the fact that blacks use drugs at pretty much the same rate as white people do. Then there is the for-profit prison system in this country, sending their lobbyists to Washington to advocate for tougher drug laws to ensure an ever growing number of "customers", while taxpayers foot the bill.  Plus prison labor is dirt cheap, providing workers who can't unionize or take vacations. Why do you think marijuana, which is much safer to consume than alcohol, remains illegal after all these years, in spite of the fact that over 50% of the US population thinks it should be legalized? This isn't about public safety, it's about profits$$$ plain and simple.