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02/28/2007 09:28:52 AM · #26 |
Originally posted by ganders:
You're right in one tiny respect; I should have used the term "supplier" instead of "customer".
Aside from that, you're just taking yet another opportunity to assert your personal opinion that microstock agencies are evil as absolute fact - which it simply isn't.
Hell, if you wanted an example of an agency treating suppliers with contempt you need look no further than a certain "macro" agency which seeks to dictate to it's suppliers how they should do business... |
The words mean very different things, I would hardly call it a "tiny" difference.
The microstocks are one of the only business I can think of that pays their suppliers close to nothing and gets them to brag about it.
You're right, it is my opinion, it's not one unique to me though. It's widely held by many who believe their work is worth more than pocket change. If you feel yours isn't, you're free to give it away for pennies.
As for the other agency you mention, they don't tell their suppliers how to do business, they are only controlling who they buy from. It's no different than a business that has a sign, "We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone." or me not shopping at Wal-Mart because I dislike their business practices.
Message edited by author 2007-02-28 09:30:05.
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02/28/2007 10:57:55 AM · #27 |
Originally posted by Spazmo99:
...many (who) believe their work is worth more than pocket change. If you feel yours isn't, you're free to give it away for pennies. |
I didn't realize your permission was required :0)
Originally posted by Spazmo99:
...What is unique is how all the suppliers wave their hands and shout about how great they feel about getting screwed. |
A little animus on your part, eh? (Arms waving:) "woo HOOOOO!!!" |
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02/28/2007 11:05:13 AM · #28 |
And to think, I almost didn't post my original message out of fear that the thread would devolve into a "microstock is evil" argument. Silly me. I'm going to request that the thread be locked now.
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02/28/2007 11:31:20 AM · #29 |
Originally posted by nova:
Originally posted by Spazmo99:
...many (who) believe their work is worth more than pocket change. If you feel yours isn't, you're free to give it away for pennies. |
I didn't realize your permission was required :0) |
I never suggested my permission was required.
Originally posted by nova:
Originally posted by Spazmo99:
...What is unique is how all the suppliers wave their hands and shout about how great they feel about getting screwed. |
A little animus on your part, eh? (Arms waving:) "woo HOOOOO!!!" |
I really don't care what you do, but I hate seeing people ripped off.
If getting ripped off makes you happy, great. You should really look into helping out some of those Nigerians with their banking problems.
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02/28/2007 11:33:06 AM · #30 |
Originally posted by PhilipDyer:
And to think, I almost didn't post my original message out of fear that the thread would devolve into a "microstock is evil" argument. Silly me. I'm going to request that the thread be locked now. |
It's not "evil". It's brilliant on the part of the agencies. It's just not a good deal for everyone else.
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02/28/2007 11:42:32 AM · #31 |
| Thread has served it's purpose and is now somewhat diverted into territory covered elsewhere...locking. |
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