An article about SS new earning structure on Fstoppers : https://fstoppers.com/originals/what-wrong-shutterstock-489338

Quote from: Jimbo on May 30, 2020, 07:28

...meanwhile, I read on some Facebook groups that Shutterstock terminated and suspended the accounts of some contributors who criticize them on the Forum and Social media. In one case I read that even the Portfolio continuous to be on sale but without the name of the contributor! How low can you fall?

I've seen the blurred out name and avatar account because the person posted in a thread here yesterday. Does anyone have any specific information about a contributor account (not forum posting privileges) that's been suspended?

That was one of Fotolia's favorite tactics and I'd love to make noise about it if Shutterstock's done/is doing it. My quick scan of twitter and facebook this morning didn't reveal anything

Perhaps this one : https://www.shutterstock.com/g/gordan. It is Lizard's account (https://www.microstockgroup.com/profile/?u=163)

I saw a lot of comments, but I still can't understand how this will work. I understood that Shutterstock change the commissions from fixed amount to percentage, would someone explain % of what? As to calculate percent you need reference amount.
In Elements for example you get 50% of the pool and divided bonus from the unused amount. No matter in this case if it is fair or not in each particular agency, but let it be clear.

Have a look at this post upper in this thread : https://www.microstockgroup.com/shutterstock-com/shutterstock-just-became-istock-2-0/msg549810/#msg549810
Mrblues101 has made calculations for us. The table is not exhaustive but you can figure out how the new scheme works.

Here is a part of what Getty explains about Connect statement and "Fixed Usage Fee":

"Connect is a solution we offer to customers that allow them to embed Getty Images content, metadata and search functionality directly inside their tools, products and services. For example, through Connect we can collect royalties on views of Getty Images content.
Because of typical high volumes and unique usages of Connect, your royalties on your Connect (.txt) statement may be reported as fractions of a cent, to 5 decimal points."

"Fixed Usage Fee :
You will see this in your statement when a customer makes the content available to their users for a defined use.
The customer pays a fixed price for a high volume of files. We determine the price per file by dividing the customer�s fee by the number of files they used.
Typical customers of this Connect usage are technology companies that provide internet-related services and products."