RIP "Professional Photographers"

I think that what Ms Mayer wanted to say is everybody has the needs of the professional photographers. If we define professional the same way as in sports - people attempting to make money with the craft.

Every serious hobbyist has the same need for software tools, space, resources etc.

So service pitched towards the pros does not make sense in yahoo point of view - when there is a lot wider audience with the same desires.

Their between the line message is "If you are serious about photography flickr is a nice place to be"