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I used to be a flickr pro user, and then I left over a year ago. I do like the storage and overall design change, but there are other reasons I'm not really int
by Pyrodogg 13y ago
I used to be a flickr pro user, and then I left over a year ago. I do like the storage and overall design change, but there are other reasons I'm not really interested in going back.
#1 being
Don’t use Flickr to sell.
If we find you engaging in commercial activity, we will warn you or delete your account. Some examples include selling products, services, or yourself through your photostream or in a group, using your account solely as a product catalog, or linking to commercial sites in your photostream. If you engage in commercial activity elsewhere on the internets or in the real world, you’re still welcome on Flickr—in fact, we’ve even set up some best practices especially for you.
http://www.flickr.com/guidelines.gne http://www.flickr.com/guidelines.gne
...which definitely takes some steam out of the previous "pro" account.
I've been pursuing photography as a serious hobby for just over 7 years. I'm not expecting to make tons of money in on-line sales; I just hate displaying most of my things with those handcuffs on.
I used to upload all over the place and just crave the attention of the favorites and likes, etc. Now I am more selective of what photos I publish and where. I'm much more interested in a gallery type offering. Most of my casual photos that I would think about posting back to flickr are already on Facebook or G+ where my friends and family can see them.