I explained why I put it.. I cant believe your getting so upset.. it wasnt aimed at you or any other photogrpaher.. it was aimed at a large company that stomped on little guys by giving free pictures away... but hey what the heck i will edit and remove myself rather than see you get so upset about it
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Gerard if you know the detail then put it up for all to read !
We are a large company who therefore also provide a large number of photographers, both contract and staff, with jobs.
I am not going to comment too much on the ins and out of the new DataCo rules but I think people should look at who hasn't signed it. This is not about money; this is about ensuring the freedom of the press.
My company, along with other international agencies and news sources, are in talks as we speak. I therefore can not make any comments in more detail.
You lot are editing quicker than I can type to say why I didn't delete that message!
while stomping on freelancers... nice.
Can we clarify something.. and this isnt meant to be sarcastic.. i really and truly not sure... Are you a getty photogrpaher or do you own getty or what? your talking like its your company..sorry if wrong end of stick..
We employ 1000s of freelancers so whilst I feel for the impact this has on you, it's not fair to say we are stomping on freelancers as a blanket rule. .
I work for Getty Images and I think it's fairly accepted when you work for a company, particularly one you are proud of, you sometimes refer it to in the possessive sense.
For the avoidance of doubt, I don't own Getty Images!
I think you should all check the byline of the photographs being handed out for free and maybe redirect your vitriol elsewhere.
So Getty didn't give womens footy pics away for free then.
can we please stop knocking getty about weather they did or didnt let people have pix for free
But working inder the umbrella of Getty
there is no did or didnt.. the fa made a statement that getty would be supplying free images.
The dispute centres on how we and other media groups can cover matches, in particular what and when we can report on the internet and digital platforms in terms of live-blogging and interaction with fans during games, and what restrictions there should be on the syndication of content, both photographs and text.
While both sides accept that the previous deal needs updating, the NPA is determined to safeguard the free reporting of matches and editorial freedom. The leagues want to protect clubs’ ability to benefit commercially from live matches.