Flickr - a Yahoo! Company™ - has limited contacts (3,000) and tags (75 per photo) and, as of March 15 the old email-based Flickr sign-in system is kaput, forcing users to set-up and login using a Yahoo! ID.
Flickr users are not happy, despite knowing ever since the Yahoo! acquisition that this was going to happen. Stewart responds to everyone’s whining and venom.
I merged my accounts months back… it’s a tad annoying, but not worth all the fuss. (But what would the internet be without something to complain about?)
I was always proud to be one of the originals, or close to it. The limited contacts and tags might annoy some of the super users, but over all, I don’t think it will affect anyone.
I just switched mine over last night. I hope I don’t notice anything different.
said Aaron
at 12:18pm on Wednesday
I too am a (near) original. The comments will annoy some users; well, me.
I do sometimes (rarely … maybe once) get 75 comments and I’m not sure I understand the limit? It takes no server space for the comments (photos yes, not comments). When a picture is on Explore people will comment - and there are a lot of users (and the comments will fill quickly). Imagine trying to participate in a conversation with the photographer but not being allowed (nor being able to send them a message). It certainly dampens a vibrant community. The contacts — only a handful of people probably have over 3000 (I have 1250 or so; which is really ridiculous).
Regardless, I still LOVE Flickr.
said Paul
at 1:00pm on Wednesday
Also, in regards to discontinuing the “Mail”. I’ve gotten several inquiries about work because of that great feature. Flickr has been a great resource for firms looking for unique photography without having to use overused stock imagery. (I’ve sold 4 images via this way). I guess people will have to dig to find out how to get in touch with someone …
said Paul
at 1:01pm on Wednesday
Also an original user. My thoughts, two words, “free service.” Can’t complain. If it were a huge deal, I’d exclusively use Zen Photo.
said ken
at 1:51pm on Wednesday
Its not free for me; I’m paying for it.
said Paul
at 2:07pm on Wednesday
I really like Yahoo! I know everyone’s darling is Google, but I like the fact that Y! pumped money into Flickr and del.icio.us, two of my favorite web services.
I was an old skool member of Flickr and just merged my account. It took about 60 seconds. Some poeple just love to complain.
said Jim
at 2:13pm on Wednesday
I refuse to the complain (re: ditto on free service), but I won’t be happy when I have to start using my Yahoo! ID or their login.
said Robbie
at 2:41pm on Wednesday
Paul, what is this about comments? All I heard about was tags. And while I can see someone using more than 75 tags, I am all in favor of reducing the number of tags so they all actually apply. Both reductions are being done for the purpose of reducing spam, something I am in favor of. That being said, I don’t see why they can’t limit things for free customers and leave the pro people alone. It isn’t cost effective for spammers to buy accounts.
said j.goforth
at 5:00pm on Wednesday
Sorry, I completely read wrong. Ignore me … I’m duncified today. Discount my comments issues.
said Paul
at 5:09pm on Wednesday
I hear ya Ken, on the Zen Photo. Long live the Zen.
said Jeremy
at 7:41pm on Thursday