Fotolia D-Day (Deactivation Day) May 1st

May 1, 2014 Marco | Editor

A somewhat brief article as unfortunately I have not left myself enough time to write a proper commentary on the subject: Microstock contributors are probably already aware of the thread at microstock group and ‘movement’ organized by boycottfotolia.org

The issue stems from photographer sentiment that devaluing of their work by Fotolias launch of ‘dollar photo club’ is something of a ‘last straw’ considering the license terms, image resolution etc provided. I can’t really say I blame them considering Fotolias track record on transparency (or lack thereof).

Fotolia have now provided an opt-out from <cite title="Providing something (information, …read more

Via: Microstock Insider

Marco | Editor

Editor and founder of a bunch of stockphoto businesses

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