spacecadet Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 A shame to lose it because of abuse. It was occasionally useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.Chapman Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Was there an announcement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Carlsson Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 2 minutes ago, M.Chapman said: Was there an announcement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearl Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Why could they not just ban those abusing it? Shame. Pearl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.Chapman Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 3 minutes ago, Martin Carlsson said: IOC. That's a REAL shame. Will the Forum be next? Too much negativity around here methinks... and this won't help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Carlsson Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 1 minute ago, Pearl said: Why could they not just ban those abusing it? Shame. Pearl Speculating - perhaps not "proper" member to member communication, but perhaps "commercial spam"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacecadet Posted August 4, 2017 Author Share Posted August 4, 2017 1 minute ago, arterra said: Are we little children? Cheers, Philippe Naughty children, apparently. The culprit won't own up so the whole class gets detention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Myford Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Since the name of the newest member (at time of posting) is "yeswedeliver" I'd guess this was due to spam, not the actions of real contributors. It's just easier for Alamy to disable the function rather than vet new members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vpics Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Oh dear, someone's been naughty. Not me, though ... although I sometimes feel like it. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inchiquin Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Turn it back on but restrict it to Forum Regulars only? Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colblimp Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 As Phillipe mentioned, we're not children. Alamy is out of order turning that feature off, I found it very useful. Being able to communicate privately with forum members can be important. Shameful... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Limb Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 1 hour ago, arterra said: Are we little children? Cheers, Philippe At times I wonder .............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Myford Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 7 minutes ago, arterra said: ...... or for those only who passed their initial three images. Permission could be linked to our images number. Cheers, Philippe It would probably have to be more than just the initial submission, otherwise the spammers would just submit three (probably stolen) images to get their foot in the door. Forum Regular would be more restrictive, but may be required for the move to be effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jansos Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 1 hour ago, spacecadet said: A shame to lose it because of abuse. It was occasionally useful. What a shame. Was useful, occasionally, as you say. Now we will have to clog-up forums with messages which are only meant for specific individuals. Alamy obviously thought the cost outweighed the benefit. If it had been a feature restricted to Forum regulars it would have made more sense IMO. :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokie Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Another vote for restricting it to just 'forum regulars'. I've found it very helpful in the past. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCat Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Ooooh. I knew I should give my email address to someone I regularly communicate with. Hmmmm. Alas. Was that breaking the rules? We don't always talk about photography. Actually, I didn't know there were any rules. Paulette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Will make life much more diifficult for those of us who meet up regularly - like our Cambridge/surrounds based group. Come on Alamy - there must be a better solution than this "all fits one" approach surely? Kumar (the Doc one) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvallee Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 1 hour ago, DJ Myford said: Since the name of the newest member (at time of posting) is "yeswedeliver" I'd guess this was due to spam, not the actions of real contributors. It's just easier for Alamy to disable the function rather than vet new members. Actually, according to his/her profile, "yeswedeliver" joined Alamy in 2016 and has 500+ images on line. He/She must have just joined the Forum today. Let's be careful with assumptions. Gen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.Chapman Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 1 hour ago, Colblimp said: As Phillipe mentioned, we're not children. Alamy is out of order turning that feature off, I found it very useful. Being able to communicate privately with forum members can be important. Shameful... +1 I recently used it to help a new contributor understand how to pass Alamy QC. We exchanged real email addresses and then RAW files to illustrate the problem. I didn't use the feature very often, but it will be sadly missed, especially as I'm reluctant to post my real email address anywhere in public view (to avoid spam). I hope Alamy will reconsider. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Myford Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 31 minutes ago, gvallee said: Actually, according to his/her profile, "yeswedeliver" joined Alamy in 2016 and has 500+ images on line. He/She must have just joined the Forum today. Let's be careful with assumptions. Gen Oops, sorry. Apologies to all. I think I'll have to stop visiting here: it's having deleterious effects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacecadet Posted August 4, 2017 Author Share Posted August 4, 2017 Don't. I like your mallard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvallee Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 14 minutes ago, DJ Myford said: Oops, sorry. Apologies to all. I think I'll have to stop visiting here: it's having deleterious effects. Nahh! And thank you for teaching me a new word. Gen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Morgan Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 After all these years, surely they can deal with the perpatrator(s). Blocking a whole group for the actions of others seems a bit drastic. Since the forum isn't actually Alamy's but provided by a third party, they may not have the option to set standards for PM usage. Probably can just turn it off or on for the whole forum, not individual users. Jill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDM Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 2 hours ago, Doc said: Will make life much more diifficult for those of us who meet up regularly - like our Cambridge/surrounds based group. Come on Alamy - there must be a better solution than this "all fits one" approach surely? Kumar (the Doc one) I have email addresses of all the (Cambridge meetup) regulars I think . Pity Alamy didn't give some warning on this. I would like to have saved some conversations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Morgan Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 10 minutes ago, MDM said: I have email addresses of all the regulars I think . Pity Alamy didn't give some warning on this. I would like to have saved some conversations. Notice would have be nice to at least request a contact's email address before shutdown. Jill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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