New STOCK Site (gimmestock.com) - DPChallenge Forums

07/09/2005 07:30:57 AM · #1

I just joined a new STOCK site at gimmestock.com looks like it maybe a good one to start uploading to! It was already in HOW Magazine!

Melissa

07/09/2005 09:09:33 AM · #2

They emailed me to join - it looked like they stole the istock or dreamstime or something list.

07/09/2005 09:32:30 AM · #3

Originally posted by mavrik:

... it looked like they stole the istock or dreamstime or something list.

You're saying that they hacked into their competitor's computers? You really should report this because it's a very serious offence.

07/09/2005 10:31:59 AM · #4

Originally posted by bod:

Originally posted by mavrik:
... it looked like they stole the istock or dreamstime or something list.

You're saying that they hacked into their competitor's computers? You really should report this because it's a very serious offence.

lol Stealing email addresses/user list doesn't require hacking and yes, I think they emailed a whole lot of Shutterstock/Istock photographers - which IS a serious offense!

M

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

07/09/2005 10:57:37 AM · #5

Originally posted by mavrik:

lol Stealing email addresses/user list doesn't require hacking and yes, I think they emailed a whole lot of Shutterstock/Istock photographers - which IS a serious offense!

So how exactly did they steal these lists? If it didn't require any hacking then I would be seriously worried about trusting Shutterstock/Istock with any personal info as they are not looking after your data properly. Dunno about the states, but that's a serious offence over here in itself.

As for emailing "a whole lot of Shutterstock/Istock photographers", why not email them all if they have stolen the lists? Could "a whole lot of Shutterstock/Istock photographers" not have got their email addresses onto a marketing list which somebody is now selling?

So why do you not like this new site?

leaf

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

07/09/2005 11:19:34 AM · #6

yeah, the site has a nice design. I wonder how many micro payment sites the net can handle?

Do you have invested insterest in this site bod? ...

leaf

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

07/09/2005 11:20:55 AM · #7

you pickin' up a new camera melking?

07/09/2005 11:34:40 AM · #8

Originally posted by bod:

So why do you not like this new site?

You're making assumptions based on my first post - I am a member. They seem to have NOT emailed DPC'ers so much as other stock photographers. They got a list somewhere - I'm sure they didn't just email everyone who's first initial was M. :)

M

Canon PowerShot Pro 90 IS

07/09/2005 11:48:57 AM · #9

Originally posted by mavrik:

You're making assumptions based on my first post

Calling people thieves will have that effect. : )

coolhar

07/09/2005 12:02:36 PM · #10

Originally posted by melking23:

I just joined a new STOCK site at gimmestock.com looks like it maybe a good one to start uploading to! It was already in HOW Magazine!

Melissa

How about giving us a few details? like how much they pay per download? how much you have to earn before you get a payout? any restrictions on file size? Thanks in advance.

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

07/09/2005 12:08:24 PM · #11

Originally posted by coolhar:

How about giving us a few details? like how much they pay per download? how much you have to earn before you get a payout? any restrictions on file size? Thanks in advance.

Yeah, you would think that they would have that information on the site, say in a FAQ maybe?

Sorry, I'm in one of *those* moods today ; )

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

07/09/2005 01:05:48 PM · #12

Originally posted by bod:

Sorry, I'm in one of *those* moods today ; )

... and, like the rest of us, would rather be spoon-fed breakfast in bed : )

Thanks for the link.

07/09/2005 01:12:40 PM · #13

Originally posted by bod:

Calling people thieves will have that effect. : )

Are you in with them? ;) Maybe they DID "STEAL" the dpc list. lol

M

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

07/09/2005 02:55:18 PM · #14

Originally posted by leaf:

you pickin' up a new camera melking?

I hope to get a new Camera soon, Yes....Thinking about the Canon 20D

Just have to sell my Sony F717 First!...:)

Melissa

nico_blue

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

07/09/2005 03:20:43 PM · #15

hey melking, i browsed through their faqs and couldnt find anything on exclusivity. so is it safe to assume they are not exclusive? i.e. i can uplaod the same pics i have on istock and shutterstock to them.

anyways the site looks nice and im gonna sign up!

edit - who wants my referal? first person to post a referal number or link gets it.

Message edited by author 2005-07-09 15:22:24.

petrakka

07/09/2005 03:22:47 PM · #16

argh when will you guys start sellin your pics for more than 5 files to a candy bar?
i know a lot of people say theyre images just sit on the hard drive not doin anything, if u spend a little time you could make real money off the photos.

Cam

Sony DSC-F717

07/09/2005 03:28:20 PM · #17

... and, like the rest of us, would rather be spoon-fed breakfast in bed : )

Man, I did not get one either. But they are the best breakfasts.

Message edited by author 2005-07-09 15:31:16.

07/09/2005 03:35:03 PM · #18

Originally posted by petrakka:

argh when will you guys start sellin your pics for more than 5 files to a candy bar?

Those candy bars have paid for my 28-75 2.8 Tamron. Shweet.

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

07/09/2005 04:07:57 PM · #19

Originally posted by mavrik:

Originally posted by petrakka:
argh when will you guys start sellin your pics for more than 5 files to a candy bar?

Those candy bars have paid for my 28-75 2.8 Tamron. Shweet.

Those Candy Bars are paying for my New Canon 20D with 17-85mm lens...So I think it is great!

And I don't think Gimmestock has referals!

Melissa

ganders

Canon EOS-40D

07/09/2005 04:34:59 PM · #20

Originally posted by mavrik:

They emailed me to join - it looked like they stole the istock or dreamstime or something list.

They didn't email me - should I be offended?

Canon EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

07/09/2005 04:55:13 PM · #21

Originally posted by ganders:

Originally posted by mavrik:
They emailed me to join - it looked like they stole the istock or dreamstime or something list.

They didn't email me - should I be offended?

No I would not be Offended, I would just join and start uploading some images....hehe

Melissa

benhur

Canon EOS-40D

07/09/2005 05:18:40 PM · #22

before trying to regester, wait a while as their servers are down.
they say due to the influx of images and new members.
looks like this thread has made them many new members.
I am one of them earlier today and were able to get 5 images uploaded, just need some more once they have changed their servers and migrated the current stock.
Thanks
Ben

Message edited by author 2005-07-09 17:19:13.

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

07/10/2005 06:45:01 AM · #23

They are up a with a new server now!

www.gimmestock.com

Melissa

ganders

Canon EOS-40D

07/10/2005 08:06:28 AM · #24

Originally posted by nico_blue:

Some of their information is less than brilliantly laid out; however once you finally get to see the image upload agreement (which, as far as I can see, you only see when you're at the point of uploading...) it does indeed specify that it's a non-exclusive deal.