Group: Ipernity Members Association Project


IMA NEWSFLASH Sept. 8th, 2017 / 8 Sept. 2017


Eric Desjours
By A Eric Desjours club
08 Sep 2017 - 29 comments - 1 353 visits- Permalink   |   Translate title into English

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[EN]

Dear Members,
we want to inform you about the progress of the transfer process contemporarily today:

1) Unfortunately there are still technical difficulties with regard to the transfer of the bank accounts from IPERNITY S.A. to IMA, concerning use of certain credit cards. We are working to solve those problems. In this context there are also technical difficulties with PAYPAL in several cases. We estimate that these problems will be resolved Friday, 15th of September, 2017. We also anticipate the renewal prices will be updated by this time.

2) We have noticed the multiple appeals to keep free accounts for friends and families ongoing. Therefore we are examining the possibilities of maintaining free accounts for friends and families but cannot make firm promises at this point.

3) We understand all club members, who are frustrated that membership renewals before 2nd of May, 2017, cannot be retained on a pro-rated basis. On the other hand it’s not your responsibility, that your contributions haven’t been transferred pro rata temporis. While it is necessary to establish financial viability, as a compromise we will remove the deadline by 5 months to 31st of December, 2016. Afterwards, if the site’s financial condition allows, we perhaps could extend the deadline further.

4) Some of you already may have noticed, that we are going to reactivate the moderation of the website ("Explore", Spam, etc.). We are in the process of cleaning up a significant amount of spam and reactivating "Explore".

We wish you a beautiful weekend!

On behalf of IMA,
Eric and William


[FR]

Chers membres,

nous souhaitons vous informer de l'évolution du processus de transfert à ce jour :

1) Malheureusement, il existe encore quelques difficultés techniques concernant le transfert des comptes bancaires d'IPERNITY S.A. à l'IMA concernant l'utilisation de certaines cartes de crédit. Nous travaillons à résoudre ces problèmes. Dans ce même domaine, il nous a été signalé des difficultés techniques avec PAYPAL dans quelques cas. Nous estimons que ces problèmes seront résolus au plus tard le vendredi 15 Septembre 2017. Nous prévoyons également que les nouveaux tarifs de renouvellement des abonnements seront mis en place à cette date.

2) Nous avons constaté vos nombreux appels à conserver les comptes gratuits en cours, pour les amis, les familles, etc. Par conséquent, nous examinons les possibilités de maintenir les comptes gratuits pour ce type de public, mais ne pouvons pas faire de promesses fermes à ce stade.

3) Nous comprenons tous les membres du Club frustrés que le renouvellement de leur adhésion antérieure au 2 mai 2017 ne puissent être maintenu au prorata. D'autre part vous n'êtes pas responsables si vos abonnements n'ont pas été transférées pro rata temporis à l'IMA. En conséquence, bien que notre but reste de garantir la viabilité financière du site, nous voudrions vous proposer comme compromis de repousser cette limite du 2 Mai au 31 Décembre 2016. Par la suite, si la situation financière du site le permet, nous pourrons peut-être à nouveau repousser ce délai avant la mise en place définitive des nouvelles règles.


4) Certains d'entre vous ont déjà remarqué que nous avons réactivé la modération du site ("Explore", Spam, etc.). Nous sommes actuellement en train de nettoyer une quantité considérable de Spams et de remettre "Explore" sur orbite !

Nous vous souhaitons un beau week-end !

Au nom d'IMA,
Eric and William


[DE]

Liebe Mitglieder!

wir möchten euch heute wieder zeitnah über die Fortschritte des Transfers informieren und euch folgendes mitteilen:

1) Bei der Umstellung der Konten von IPERNITY S.A. auf IMA gibt es leider immer noch technische Schwierigkeiten im Bereich einiger Kreditkarten. Wir arbeiten daran, diese Probleme schnell zu lösen. In dem Zusammenhang kann es in Einzelfällen auch zu Schwierigkeiten mit PAYPAL kommen. Wir gehen davon aus, dass diese Probleme bis Freitag, 15. September 2017, gelöst sind. Bis dahin sollten auch die neuen Preise für die Abo-Verlängerungen eingepflegt sein.

2) Wir haben den vielfachen Wunsch im Hinblick auf den Fortbestand der kostenlosen Accounts für Freunde und Familienmitglieder vernommen. Wir überprüfen deshalb noch einmal die Möglichkeiten dafür, können zum jetzigen Zeitpunkt aber noch nichts versprechen.

3) Wir haben Verständnis dafür, dass einige Club-Mitglieder darüber frustriert sind, dass die Abo-Verlängerungen, welche vor dem 02. Mai 2017 vorgenommen wurden, eigentlich nicht zeitanteilig angerechnet werden können. Andererseits seid ihr nicht dafür verantwortlich, dass eure Beiträge nicht anteilig übertragen wurden. Obwohl es die angespannte finanzielle Situation zusätzlich belastet, möchten wir euch als Kompromiss anbieten, dass wir die Deadline um 5 Monate auf den 31. Dezember 2016 zurückdatieren. Sollte sich in der Zukunft herausstellen, dass es die finanzielle Lage erlaubt, können wir dieses Datum ggf. nochmals anpassen.

4) Wie einige vielleicht schon bemerkt haben, haben wir begonnen, die Moderation (“Explore”-Funktion, Spam-Entfernung) wieder zu reaktivieren. Wir sind bereits dabei, Ipernity von einer größeren Menge Spam zu befreien, die sich in der Zwischenzeit angesammelt hat, und der “Explore”-Funktion wieder Leben einzuhauchen.

Wir wünschen euch ein schönes Wochenende!

Im Auftrag von IMA,
Eric and William

The topic of this discussion has been edited by Pam J 3 years ago.

29 comments - The latest ones
 Rrrolf
Rrrolf club
Thanks for the newsflash :)
6 years ago.
 Peggy C
Peggy C club
Thank you ... thank you ... thank y'all ~
6 years ago.
 M♥rJ Photogr♥phy !! ( Marj )
M♥rJ Photogr♥phy !!… club
Thank you for the update !!!
6 years ago.
 ╰☆☆June☆☆╮
╰☆☆June☆☆╮ club
Thank you !!!!!
6 years ago.
 StoneRoad2013
StoneRoad2013 club
+1 !!
6 years ago.
 Treasa Ui Cionaodha
Treasa Ui Cionaodha
Thanks for the update, much appreciated.
6 years ago.
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
Much appreciate all the good work that continues to be done on our behalf!
6 years ago.
 Guydel
Guydel club
Merci pour ces nouvelles et tous vos efforts pour faire au mieux ! J'entrevois enfin le bout du tunnel et j'ai hâte de pouvoir reprendre mon abonnement "Club" ! Amitiés à tous !
6 years ago.
 Doug Shepherd
Doug Shepherd club
Thank you for the update.
6 years ago.
 Cameron
Cameron club
Thanks!
6 years ago.
 Smiley Derleth
Smiley Derleth club
Thank you so much.
6 years ago.
 Blue rubber octopus
Blue rubber octopus club
Thank you for keeping Ipernity alive!
6 years ago.
 Sami Serola (inactive)
Sami Serola (inactiv… club
Thank you all, for staying around! =)
6 years ago.
 M♥rJ Photogr♥phy !! ( Marj )
M♥rJ Photogr♥phy !!… club
There is one thing I must ask........ Will we still have the name ......ipernity ?....
I really hope so because I can't imagine it being anything else !!!
6 years ago.
Marko Novosel club has replied to M♥rJ Photogr♥phy !!… club
Ipernity for eternity!
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to M♥rJ Photogr♥phy !!… club
Marj, when asked that a while ago William said that the plan was indeed to retain the name!

Admittedly, for some the brand has become somewhat tainted over the last few months, but given the huge cost and resources it can take to establish a brand I imagine they'll be standing by that decision! :)
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Marko Novosel club
Careful, let's not promise anything that cannot be guaranteed ... next you'll be suggesting we say something like keep endlessly your photos and videos - lol! ;)
6 years ago.
William Sutherland club has replied to M♥rJ Photogr♥phy !!… club
While I speak for myself, I believe we will keep the Ipernity name. It is well established and synonymous with a clean, crisp site for photo sharing as well as article submissions. While the name took a bit of a hit earlier in the year, I am confident its reputation is improving as services are restored. Once financial stability is restored the brand should be well regarded again.
6 years ago.
HappySnapper has replied to William Sutherland club
+1
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to William Sutherland club
Sounds good! :)
6 years ago.
M♥rJ Photogr♥phy !!… club has replied to William Sutherland club
Thank you for the reply & I agree with you ..... also thanks to you all for making this possible !!!
Regards Marj
6 years ago.
M♥rJ Photogr♥phy !!… club has replied to autofantasia club
Hope so thanks Paul !!
6 years ago.
ୱ Kiezkickerde ( ͡°… club has replied to William Sutherland club
Indeed. There´s no sense to change a sites-name or even the logo because it will bind needed ressources and costs much of money to do a re-brand. The CI is what has to be stand, even if the owner has changed...
6 years ago.
 Pam J
Pam J club
I am wading through Spam as best I can. There is more than you can possibly imagine (more than I could possibly imagine also .... going back months and in some cases years) and it is going to take time..... this is not a fix in a week or a month.

I also have a "real world" to attend to as you all do.

So.. we are getting there and yes.... it feels much better to finally begin to see the site breathing again !

Hang on in there folks !

Thankyou too for the kind words from many of you.
6 years ago.
StoneRoad2013 club has replied to Pam J club
Thank you, Pam - you are doing some hard work, and it is much appreciated, especially as real life is throwing you a few curveballs at the moment.
6 years ago.
Treasa Ui Cionaodha has replied to Pam J club
Repeated comment from most recent IMA Newsflash

Just an idea that may help speed up things. If members come across a spammer and they sent you an email with the link for that person., I might help to identify spammers and speed up your task.
So here is one I got this am. Spamming for judo classes
www.ipernity.com/home/2300450
Here is another in my blocked list. www.ipernity.com/doc/2301712/45104312
If I come across any more will I im you If you think this would help.
Please let me know if this would help or hinder your task with spammers
6 years ago.
 tiabunna
tiabunna club
Many thanks to all those busily working to get all the wheels turning again. It's good to see that Explore/What's Hot is now running.
6 years ago.
 Treasa Ui Cionaodha
Treasa Ui Cionaodha
I have also posted this query on IMA Newsflash September 8th

Has anyone noticed the Group Explore Frontpage (https://www.ipernity.com/group/frontpage) has not been undated since the last image on the 21/8/2017. There are three new administrators of the Group. It appears these Admins are not moderating or updating images to the Group and never have. Last updates as far as I know was when Reinhard And Bernhard were the Admins.
Has anyone got an explanation of why this is happening. I would really like to know why this might be occurring. Question is Explore Frontpage now a dead group. Or have I missed something.
New Admins
ipernity: StarScream Last activity on IP 2011
ipernity: Kees Smans Last activity on IP 2010
ipernity: Arne Last Active on IPJune 2017
6 years ago.
Pam J club has replied to Treasa Ui Cionaodha
Tess....

Nothing to do with the IMA

Those people probably do not even know !!!!

If an admin simply leaves... automatically the next person longest in the group gets it dumped on them. Have had it happen to me.

So .. as I say.. nothing to do with the IMA. It is how it is. There will be many groups like that.

As to the hundreds of dead groups... right now we do not have a way to delete them.. there never was . Its just one more thing sometime... when the really important things are dealt with.... will have to be changed in the software probably.. but that isnt going to happen in a big hurry.
6 years ago. Edited 6 years ago.

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