

What about if you have a grandfathered pro Flickr account? According to Flickr, it was announced in August that grandfathered accounts would now have to pay the current rate for Flickr pro. I have noticed that some of my photos will no longer be allowed in certain SL groups.

SL Flickr groups will need to check that screenshots will be accepted. Cassandramiddles also reached out to Flickr and was told that SecondLife and digital creations must be marked as screenshots, as they are not technically photos. However, bloggers should take note that we will need to label all of our uploads from now on as screenshots and NOT photos. You rock and we love you.” She also gave tips for virtual world and digital artists that is a recommended read. This was prompted by Flickr’s blog post on spam, specifically the line “Flickr is not a place for people who have nothing to do with photography to sell things or otherwise influence our members.” Strawberry Singh tweeted the CEO of Flickr on this concern, and he said “Virtual photographers are photographers. One thing that concerned everyone was whether Flickr viewed virtual photography, and specially Second Life photography, as spam. Photo Booth – Ballroom (Pastel Multi Chandelier)ĭepending on whether you are a pro or free user, you will have different concerns. Makeup: alaskametro<3 “New Wave” makeup – Catwa applier HUDīackdrop: FOXCITY. Hairbase + Sideburns: S.E PURE GOLD BROWN Hair: Tableau Vivant \\ Ari braid Add on – Browns After reading all of the chatter for the past several days, I decided to make my own comments on the situation.ĭress: //Lorene Shirt W/Corset – Maitreya I have even written a couple of blog posts in the past about the influence of Flickr on Second Life blogging, and my own struggle to get the coveted 99+ faves. There is no secret that Flickr has been integral to promoting SL fashion & photography. Since the announcement was made on November 1st that there would be changes to Flickr’s Pro and Free account offerings ( Let’s be candid.), feelings of disbelief, anger, and concern have been expressed in the Second Life community.
