Daniel Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 they've been there since 4/29. my others have gon through swiftly. what could be wrong? sent an email but must have done something wrong because it failed to go through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Have you other submissions gone through before you have uploaded the seemingly stuck batch (before 4/29) ? If yes, then it's either a delay compared to the usual 2-3 days QC times or a fail, in which case you may have to wait up to 30 days (have a look at the Alamy help for contributors) until you will get the "result". I don't think that sending an email and asking where your submission is stuck will be very helpful ... at least not before the 30 days have passed. Simply use the time to shoot more images. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted May 8, 2013 Author Share Posted May 8, 2013 i had 13 or 14 batches pass without trouble - all overnite. if it's a fail and i'm not told for 30 days then i'll just have to accept it. Shooting more will take my mind off it (partially at least). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mitchell Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 they've been there since 4/29. my others have gon through swiftly. what could be wrong? sent an email but must have done something wrong because it failed to go through. If they are still in "processing," then some of the files might have been corrupted. If so, they will eventually (usually within 7-10 days) go into the "awaiting QC" stage. If the submission has been "awaiting QC" since April 29th, then one or more of the images has probably failed QC, and you will likely have to wait at least a month to hear about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mitchell Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 they've been there since 4/29. my others have gon through swiftly. what could be wrong? sent an email but must have done something wrong because it failed to go through. If they are still in "processing," then some of the files might have been corrupted. If so, they will eventually (usually within 7-10 days) go into the "awaiting QC" stage. If the submission has been "awaiting QC" since April 29th, then one or more of the images has probably failed QC, and you will likely have to wait at least a month to hear about it no matter how good your QC success rate has been in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted May 8, 2013 Author Share Posted May 8, 2013 they're awaiting QC. time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mitchell Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 they're awaiting QC. time will tell. I'm currently in the same boat. Very frustrating, especially since I have a couple of hundred new images ready to upload. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneWay Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 There was a early bank holiday on Monday, May 6 which seems to have backlogged QC and updates. Ah! Patience... Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semmick Photo Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Submitted last Friday, approved yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizair Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 In over 150 submissions I've had a few failures. Not many, but enough to realize that it is a voluntary imposition. If you think an image may not pass after doing what Alamy has asked eg. Review each image at 100%, then don't submit it hoping that it will get through. We'll all miss some from time to time, but in the end, Alamy make the rules and we have to comply Sorry if his isn't he answer you expected, but they are Alamy rules. Ken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Just had two batches passed overnight, and one batch still waiting processing for two days. Terry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semmick Photo Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Why are people voting me down for telling the truth, is this now a personal thing? -----Original Message-----From: submissions@alamy.com [mailto:submissions@alamy.com]Sent: 08 May 2013 12:05To: Subject: Alamy QC outcome ++++THIS IS AN AUTOMATED REPORT DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL++++ Dear Ronald Account : 08-05-2013 The following media have now been processed by Alamy. DATE RECEIVED ALAMY MEDIA REF STATUS 03/05/2013 OL1928314 Passed QC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share Posted May 9, 2013 1 failed the whole batch. Oh well i have more to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 That's is the way it works, I mean one failed image failing the whole batch, actually failing all batches waiting for QC (if you have more than one). For each submission, besides the first submission of 4 images, the "fate" of your submission will depend on only one image, Alamy won't check more than one per submission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semmick Photo Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 I have to say, I have been lucky where I noticed mistakes after the batch was accepted. It would for sure have failed the batch. When I cop on before completing annotation, I delete the image straight away. Unfortunately once an image is online, it takes 180 days for it to be taken off line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDM Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Unfortunately once an image is online, it takes 180 days for it to be taken off line. If it's a problem that can be corrected such as a missed dust spot, then an email to member services will probably result in being allowed to upload a corrected version and they will do the exchange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share Posted May 9, 2013 just added 20 more - if passed will give me 98 online. this week has been slow - i had a reaction to a prescribed drug. (won't be take it any more). but next week should be good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John David Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 If it helps anyone, I uploaded a batch on Monday. They've only just passed QC this afternoon (Thursday). I guess they've perhaps had a big back log with the Bank Holiday. I DID expect a delay, what with the fabulous sunshine we've had, I guess there'll have been many people getting some good shots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacecadet Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Same here. We're getting spoilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mitchell Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 In over 150 submissions I've had a few failures. Not many, but enough to realize that it is a voluntary imposition. If you think an image may not pass after doing what Alamy has asked eg. Review each image at 100%, then don't submit it hoping that it will get through. We'll all miss some from time to time, but in the end, Alamy make the rules and we have to comply Sorry if his isn't he answer you expected, but they are Alamy rules. Ken. I joined Alamy in 2007 and uploaded for two years before I had a QC failure. True, Alamy makes the rules, but we can still complain if we think they are unfair. And making those of us with good QC records wait unecessarily for a month or more to hear about a failure is unfair IMO. Also, it is highly destructive to our workflow and not in Alamy's interest since it prevents us from getting current work into their database in a timely manner. Why they maintain this draconian policy is totally betond me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share Posted May 9, 2013 that's what i said in anotjer post. if someone has multiple fails making them wait is understandable. i had 13 batch passes befre this one failed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share Posted May 9, 2013 if i start not to make any sense please forgive me. that edicine is making me ill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneWay Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Images uploaded on Sunday passed today. Holiday backlog easing. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted May 10, 2013 Author Share Posted May 10, 2013 nothing but bad luck for me this week. drug reaction put me in bed for 4 days. a failed QC and wha appears to be a second on 2 days in a row. time to fall back and punt. cllear mt head and get myself back to normal. only thing my little chichuchua hasn't deserted me. he my be just 3 lbs big he has a big heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Lowe Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 nothing but bad luck for me this week. drug reaction put me in bed for 4 days. a failed QC and wha appears to be a second on 2 days in a row. time to fall back and punt. cllear mt head and get myself back to normal. only thing my little chichuchua hasn't deserted me. he my be just 3 lbs big he has a big heart. If it's any consolation - I was due to be heading for the Western Isles next week but while prancing around in bare feet a couple of says ago I slammed my foot rather forcibly into something rather solid and broke a toe. Also have a batch "Processing - average wait time 24 hours" since the 7th (hopefully just a processing error failure). Edit - my brother reckons I need a pair of Freudian Slippers.... http://tinyurl.com/cgnxph2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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