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June 10, 2023
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Rejection for invalid reasons

  • June 10, 2023
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Like others recently, I've noticed a significntly higher rejection ratio lately. I might disagree with some of the copyright infringement rejections (photos of a downtown cityscape with multiple buildings and no visible logos .... really?) but I suppose that is the view of the reviewer and there's no point arguing with them. But with my recent uploads they've rejected a bunch of photos because they deemed them too similar to other photos I've already uploaded, which is complete bunk. Has anyone else experienced this? Any suggestions on what to do?  

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Nancy OShea
Community Expert
Community Expert
June 10, 2023

Successful Stock contributors diversify content to reach a wider customer base. 

Try new things.  Dare to be different.  Find more unique subjects to photograph.

 

 

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
Nancy OShea
Community Expert
Community Expert
June 10, 2023

Similar also means that Stock has too many of those in current inventory.  Compare your work with what Stock has.  If they have 45 million already, don't submit. 

 

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
Jill_C
Community Expert
Community Expert
June 10, 2023

Rejection for "Similars" could also mean that the image(s) are too similar to others already in the database. There are quite a few overrepresented subjects in the database, and I suppose that they're not looking for more. You're right that there's no point in "arguing with them"; in fact, there is no avenue for you to dispute the findings of the Moderators. 

Jill C., Forum Volunteer