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Title: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: AMBERTAYLOR31 on September 11, 2011, 10:12:43 am
you should at least get something for trying to prequalify.  sometimes it is very time consuming and it ends up being all for nothing in the end.  i understand that FC doesn't get paid unless i get paid, but it's still a shame that we spend all this time trying to qualify for a survey and get nothing.  or we spend time filling out a survey, but never get credited anything for it.  1 cent would be better than nothing!! :BangHead:
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: Snugem1 on September 11, 2011, 11:45:49 am
You are so right. After you spend all that time putting in information, it ends saying sorry you didn't qualify. At least a couple cents do help.
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: asdf0906 on September 11, 2011, 04:29:09 pm
They should, shouldn't they.  =/  We spend our time on it, so we should get paid for that at least. I would have at least another 20 cents by now  ::) Every cent counts :)
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: joyroos18 on September 11, 2011, 06:37:47 pm
i agree also, it is getting really old spending 20 minutes just to find out they dont want you..
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: Sunshine4372 on September 11, 2011, 06:51:07 pm
I agree, a few cents would be sufficient.  Sometimes it can take 15 to 20 minutes to realize you are not qualified.  And then if you try to qualify several times a day, that adds up.
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: rbudovec1947 on September 11, 2011, 07:42:02 pm
I disagree with the above posts. Come on now, why would FusionCash want to pay us for NOT qualifying for the daily surveys? Doesn't that sound like it might add up to quite a bit of money that they'd be paying out each day even if there WAS a way to keep track of it?

How about if each member who wanted this compensation agreed to accept only $1/mo for posting in the forum for cover the overhead? That might be way for FC to cover its overhead. Seems about as likely as the suggestion.

If it ain't broken, please don't try to fix it!  :peace:

Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: dexterjrh on September 11, 2011, 09:03:53 pm
you should at least get something for trying to prequalify.  sometimes it is very time consuming and it ends up being all for nothing in the end.  i understand that FC doesn't get paid unless i get paid, but it's still a shame that we spend all this time trying to qualify for a survey and get nothing.  or we spend time filling out a survey, but never get credited anything for it.  1 cent would be better than nothing!! :BangHead:

That would not come from fusion cash of giving a penny to you. That would come from the survey company that you didn`t qualify for in the first place. But it would not work.

Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: woosher on September 11, 2011, 09:29:58 pm
That's really true ,it's very annoying when you putting your effort and time to do a survey and at the end you don't receive even a penny .i am like are you serious
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: rbudovec1947 on September 11, 2011, 10:16:31 pm
I agree with you, dexterjrh,

I realize that the money would have to come from the sponsors of the surveys, but the what sponsor will ever agree to that? There is simply no incentive for them.  I know my scenario was a bit ridiculous, but the suggestion being batted around is never going to materialize either, and for a lot of reasons. Why should the survey sponsors, or FusionCash indirectly, pay us for not qualifying for the daily surveys? Why not pay us for not qualifying for regular offers and daily tasks too? It is simply not going to fly.

I know it can be frustrating when you spend a good chunk of time on those surveys and have no luck whatsoever, but that's just the name of the game. It is what it is. There are also other days when one or more of those surveys have credited for me. Those days make it worth my time and give me the incentive to keep at it. The days of frustration I have learned to take in stride. I know some other members have just given up on the dailies because they don't feel that it's worth their time and effort. I'm still hanging in there because I've had enough successes and they remain a big help toward my cash out each month. As long as they do, I'll continue to attempt them. That's a personal decision. Each of you has to make up your own mind about that.

I would love to see more daily survey sponsors, though. I was sorry to see Tickets For Opinions had disappeared recently because I had qualified for quite a few of their surveys. Here' hoping that FC will add more sponsors for the daily surveys in the future.  :peace:
Title: !!!
Post by: webe4angels on September 12, 2011, 03:45:28 am
Yes I agree.. just a few cents to attempt would be GREAT!!
I think that would bring more people to your surveys.. thus bringing you more "qualifying" members.  Win Win for all...
As it is now.. I do not have time to sit and go through an entire survey just to be told at the end.. oh we're sorry you do not fit our criteria at this time. 
Thus why I think a lot of people tend to stay away.
Offer the few cents to attempt.. I think more members will do just that.. attempt to qualify.. and you then have a bigger group of members attempting to bring more in for FC.
That is a GREAT incentive for your Site to pick up MORE referrals to... Letting that be an advertisement!! Again a WIN for both!!
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: jordandog on September 12, 2011, 06:55:02 am
Attempting to qualify for a survey is like going to a job interview. If you don't qualify for the job, you don't get the job, period. You also do not get paid for going to the interview. Why is this so difficult to understand?

If you want to be compensated for NOT qualifying, are you willing to only be paid a nickel for the surveys you do make it through? That is what would have to happen because the $$ HAS to come from somewhere and balance out in the end.
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: bessie1111 on September 12, 2011, 06:58:36 am
Would love to get paid for prequalifying, but totally understand why that can't work.  However, I think the real problem is in the repetiveness and time consumption that is involved with prequalifying.  Wish it were simpler and less of a time hog.
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: sfister65 on September 12, 2011, 06:59:15 am
Attempting to qualify for a survey is like going to a job interview. If you don't qualify for the job, you don't get the job, period. You also do not get paid for going to the interview. Why is this so difficult to understand?

If you want to be compensated for NOT qualifying, are you willing to only be paid a nickel for the surveys you do make it through? That is what would have to happen because the $$ HAS to come from somewhere and balance out in the end.
I agree completely. I've spent up to 20 minutes on a survey to all of a sudden it kicks me out and says I'm not qualified. I think we should atleast get money for qualifing. Not the whole amount but maybe .25 for trying...?
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: dsawan on September 12, 2011, 07:50:47 am
yes, i agree too. Doesnt have to be a lot but maybe similar to 3 or 4cents like the vids or daily e-mail.
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: joyroos18 on September 12, 2011, 09:19:34 am
can you post every day ? or post 30 times in one day does it matter ?
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: natashaspy on September 12, 2011, 09:39:18 am
you can post as much and as often as you want, but they only count 30 a month..you dont get extra for doing more.  just have to make sure that the posts are actually contributing, not just throwing out one or two words that make no sense
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: joyroos18 on September 12, 2011, 09:55:18 am
maybe they should say , it cant take them 20 minutes to decide they dont want you.
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: elmerc on January 25, 2012, 04:49:34 am
you should at least get something for trying to prequalify.  sometimes it is very time consuming and it ends up being all for nothing in the end.  i understand that FC doesn't get paid unless i get paid, but it's still a shame that we spend all this time trying to qualify for a survey and get nothing.  or we spend time filling out a survey, but never get credited anything for it.  1 cent would be better than nothing!! :BangHead:
:notworthy:I agree I have quite even clicking on them.
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: springsgardner on January 25, 2012, 07:13:38 am
I have membership with survey sites that do pay a tiny amount and that tiny amount adds up and I feel like my time is valuable. That would be great if the FC surveys did that, too.
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: emily01 on January 25, 2012, 07:35:44 am
It totally bums me out when I try to qualify for a survey about, say, cell phones and it says I qualify, only to take me to a survey asking me about what brand of cereal I eat and then I get disqualified.
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: ULuvCeCe on January 25, 2012, 09:51:32 pm
Would love to get paid for prequalifying, but totally understand why that can't work.  However, I think the real problem is in the repetiveness and time consumption that is involved with prequalifying.  Wish it were simpler and less of a time hog.

Yes definitely the repetitiveness and how it does not retain any of your information. The first question can be your age followed by gender then how many people are in your household - their gender and age, 6 questions down the line they ask your gender again and if you have kids which you already answered. Definitely a hassle! :wave:
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: dsawan on January 25, 2012, 10:12:02 pm
yes, we shd
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: depate99 on January 26, 2012, 05:32:29 am
Don't really care where the funds come from, the sponsor or the the site.  No, we are not applying for a job.  We all know that.  A precedent has been set by other sites where members are compensated by attempting surveys.  Whatever method they use seems to work for them.  These surveys can be a pain in the *bleep*.  Most do not qualify after significant investment in time and information.  By awarding a small compensation, there is reciprocity.  I think what most including myself are saying is that a similar compensation would be greatly appreciated.
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: ziolablue on January 26, 2012, 06:36:00 am
The prequalification is a survey all in its own and regardless if you qualify they sponser gets all your information for there demographics regardless. They are making money off the prequals alone and FC has your demos on file already if you finished your profile. There is no reason for these Prequals obtaining all our info then sayig we dont qualify. The onfo is in this system before we attempt to qualify. Im tired of signing up for survey soitesm getting extra emails cause they shared my info for nothing . Its a win win for the sponsers!
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: heavydrummer22 on January 26, 2012, 06:39:08 am
I just joined the site yesterday, and I am already seeing a huge benefit to this idea! Even just 2-5 cents for our time would be well worth it, if not just to let us know that fusioncash cares about our time spent trying to help the companies that give them business! Please consider!
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: TOMAS7 on January 26, 2012, 07:40:57 am
Paying out a small amount for partially qualifying would have to include partial payment to FC to cover the payment to participants. This would be an incentive to FC to work out those kinds of arrangements with sponsors and advertisers. The advertisers ARE still winning if they put in place a way to capture the information from the pre-qualifying information which may still hold some marketing and demographic information that may be useful, perhaps they would discover that they are marketing to the wrong demographics and should consider changing their target markets rather than trying to fit a target market to what they THINK should qualify. It is as if the sponsors are proceeding with blinders on and limited tunnel vision, unfortunately, FC may not be able to change the current arrangements, but there is plenty of food for thought in the suggestions and ideas presented here for future negotiations with new sponsors. Maybe it is time to try something new and see how it works out. Who knows? We know that there would be a definite nothing gained from not even trying, perhaps it would backfire if tried, but then that can be evaluated, reworked, or discarded should that be the better path to take. Nothing ventured, nothing gained, something ventured, need to await results, Everything ventured, perhaps too risky. A test case with one or two sponsors while maintaining offers already in place would seem to not be such a hard thing to do or to create overly expensive additional costs.
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: acurtsinger2 on January 26, 2012, 07:45:29 am
i think weshould get paid a penny or two just for trying a survey...heck...sometimes we go ten or fifteen minutes into a survey only to find out that we dont qaulify.
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: clickers on January 26, 2012, 08:14:44 am
The only way to have them pay us attention is if we all just don't do the surveys...then they will have to ask FC why...perhaps then we can get what we want to benefit us as well.
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: Jbenert on January 26, 2012, 08:20:41 am
I LOVE this idea. I understand that FC will probably not go for this, but I agree completely with this. I spend an hour a day trying to earn a few bucks here and there, but almost never qualify. I'm still showing that I'm interested though! I haven't given up and I still give them a lot of my time, It would be nice to get a little acknowledgement for it, a nice little "thank you" here and there.
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: newgrandpa on January 26, 2012, 08:34:35 am
I assume this subject is about prequalify for surveys credit. I try to take surveys every time I log in. Rare to get any credit. Sometimes I think I am spending utility money to even turn my computer on. And getting nothing in return. It would be nice if FC could negotiate some kind of credit with the survey providers for "prequalification".
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: ULuvCeCe on January 26, 2012, 04:38:28 pm
A precedent has been set by other sites where members are compensated by attempting surveys. 

I only belong to one other PTC site and if you are disqualified you get put into a drawing, even that sounds reasonable. :wave:
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: bmac1996acc on January 26, 2012, 05:34:24 pm
Gotta wonder if anyone ever actually wins in the drawing  :-
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: junis57601 on January 27, 2012, 01:53:07 am
I only belong to one other PTC site and if you are disqualified you get put into a drawing, even that sounds reasonable. :wave:

That is a wonderful idea! Would it be very hard for FC to track do you think?
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: depate99 on January 27, 2012, 04:48:51 am
Keep this thread going.  Our voice becomes stronger with every member that expresses their opinion.  Many do not take surveys because they either have tried and given up or they do not really care nor want to take them.  It is in FC's best interest, I think, that its members participate in these surveys.  Incentavizing attempts would encourage more members to try surveys.
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: newgrandpa on January 28, 2012, 01:52:15 pm
Thank you FC  :thumbsup: I qualified and received credit for 1 of 5 surveys today. FC job on surveys must be difficult. I have read some Administrator posts concerning the subject. Still, prequalify credit would be nice if it could be negotiated with sponsers.
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: Getinonthis on February 01, 2012, 08:46:41 am

I totally agree, the prequalify can be quite time consuming, and very
disappointing at the end.
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: charmaine56 on February 02, 2012, 01:42:18 am
i think every day or every other day a couple of posts is good. 30 at once Im not sure of.
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: bostonphil on February 02, 2012, 02:41:08 am
I have also suggested this. I never qualify for FC surveys because I work in market research. I have given up trying but I would consider attempting surveys again if I got some pay for trying even if disqualified.  :thumbsup:

It can take some time attempting a survey before getting disqualified.
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: hipriestess4u on February 02, 2012, 08:40:32 am
prequalify?  I've taken surveys with your 2 cents and sampilicious and fusioncash has yet to credit my account

hipriestess4u
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: mayndajean on February 02, 2012, 09:07:34 am
I think that everyone should get at least a dollar for trying to qualify, then it wouldnt be such a waste of time. People are wasting hours on sites trying to qualify. If peoples opinions really are so important, then qualifying should be paid. Also I feel that this particular site needs to have more surveys from your average person, for instance I am a dog groomer, trainer, and AKC Breeder, however I never see any surveys about pet products, grooming products, food, or anything that would relate to my proffesion
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: momdileo on February 02, 2012, 11:09:06 am
A dollar just 20 cents. I'm happy. We should aleast get something for our time spent. ???
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: hipriestess4u on February 04, 2012, 01:45:31 pm
We should get paid for taking the surveys, fusion cash will collect on all surveys taken.  I take a survey here every single day and still I have
not been credited.  I keep contacting support, but no one has gotten back to me at all

hipriestess4u
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: zenlife2000 on February 08, 2012, 11:43:01 am
you should at least get something for trying to prequalify.  sometimes it is very time consuming and it ends up being all for nothing in the end.  i understand that FC doesn't get paid unless i get paid, but it's still a shame that we spend all this time trying to qualify for a survey and get nothing.  or we spend time filling out a survey, but never get credited anything for it.  1 cent would be better than nothing!! :BangHead:
I would love to see more daily survey sponsors, but i hope i qualify for some surveys more then other sponsors. :icon_rr: :star: :angel11: ;D
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: mary33716 on February 08, 2012, 07:43:29 pm
i agree i take survey spend 20 min or more than they say you did quilfy you dont get anything and i just spent alot of time i really try hard and get nothing someone need change this
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: maverick12 on February 08, 2012, 07:47:28 pm
I just through almost the entire survey only to be told that the survey quota had been met during the time I was answering ..... what's up with that ?!?!?!?!? I feel used and abused  :BangHead: :P :dontknow:
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: lindacmt on February 08, 2012, 08:08:13 pm
It would be GREAT to get some compensation for those pre-qualifications. The good news is, after a while it becomes easier to understand what some surveys are looking for right at the beginning, and you will just be able to opt out of them before you spend too much time on them. For example, if you know that you are never going to qualify for a clinical study--gastric bypass patients, for example, cannot participate in clinical studies--then as soon as you ascertain the survey is for clinical study pre-qualification, don't waste time on it.  If you are a nondrinker, an adult beverage study is not for you, so as soon as you figure out that's where it's going, just close it up.

One really COOL feature of FusionCash is that each participant, on their own account page, has an option to click on a link that will show you every single offer you have clicked on and whether you were approved or not. That's a great way to see if there is a pattern with some of the surveys. Good luck!
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: xyleaht on February 08, 2012, 08:16:18 pm
Yeah this would seem like a good idea but this is the way I see it... you are getting paid for your opinion. They need people who fit in a certain criteria. If the amount of people they need for this certain group are already met or you just don't fit in this certain category of people, then what can you do about it? You have not contributed or given your opinion in any way, you just failed to meet the criteria for that particular survey, so why should they pay you anything? If it's all too time consuming, then don't take them. When I first started I didn't have much problem doing them, and now my luck isn't so great with them, so I just don't do them anymore or just from time to time.
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: lray3152 on February 08, 2012, 08:32:37 pm
This would be counter productive, as people will rush through the qualification procedures just to get the payment without caring about actually doing the survey.  However, if fusion approves this or placed this in - definitely wouldnt complain ; )
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: teflonfanatic on February 08, 2012, 08:45:49 pm
This would be counter productive, as people will rush through the qualification procedures just to get the payment without caring about actually doing the survey.  However, if fusion approves this or placed this in - definitely wouldnt complain ; )

Agreed maybe a way for FC to track how fast your doing a survey? Everyone is saying $1, .20 .1 or no cents, personally i'll be fine with a half of cent xd
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: thenewprod on February 09, 2012, 12:37:44 am
lol. OPs has the right mind. I agree with you, this needs to be changed !
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: healthfreedom on February 09, 2012, 04:28:36 am
I agree. I've spent quite a bit of time attemting surveys, just to get a message saying "Sorry, you don't qualify." And this is after they collected quite a bit of info which I know they use for survey purposes. I have basically quit doing them.
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: fc2 on February 09, 2012, 04:59:40 am
I 4 1 am glad a bunch of us "NEWBIES" can totally agree on a posted thread such as this. Prequalification payment and getting payed a few cents for disqualified surveys is only reasonable and sound suggestion. We have to put up with being rejected as members in a majority of surveys everyday.
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: bowrunner on February 09, 2012, 05:32:42 am
Just where would the money come from to pay you for not qualifying?  FC isn't a non-profit organization.  I almost never qualify but I don't expect to be paid for it.  I mostly don't try to do surveys anymore.
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: fc2 on February 09, 2012, 06:28:49 am
Just where would the money come from to pay you for not qualifying?  FC isn't a non-profit organization.  I almost never qualify but I don't expect to be paid for it.  I mostly don't try to do surveys anymore.

bowrunner,
at this particular stage in this thread its simply a posted reply, not a new rule being implemented LOL  ;D. Relax?
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: griffin2448 on February 09, 2012, 06:37:59 am
I would like to get paid for trying to prequalify. It is our time and our time is valuable. Isn't it? :cat:
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: fc2 on February 09, 2012, 06:47:02 am
I would like to get paid for trying to prequalify. It is our time and our time is valuable. Isn't it? :cat:

As they would loudly remark in the Revoluntionary/Colonial days of the 1700's, "Here here!"  ;) Agreed. Our time is just as valuable as the veteran FC members whom are raking in the cash easier than we n00bies are? What say ye?
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: jazzyjc on February 09, 2012, 07:13:09 am
I think they shouldnt pay the full amount for trying to prequalify, but i do think that they should at least give a token for trying
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: rghvac69 on February 09, 2012, 07:26:53 am
I've just about given up on the surveys. I was doing the beer survey a couple of days ago and I spent over thirty minutes on it and when I got to the classification questions at the end it suddenly said that I didn't qualify. I didn't get paid, FC didn't get paid, but the survey company got all the info it needed for free. This has been happening a lot to me lately and it's very discouraging. >:(
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: randyperr on February 09, 2012, 09:14:24 am
agreed!
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: newgrandpa on February 14, 2012, 09:35:46 am
A good thing seems to be happening. I try the Daily survey offers regularly. Seems the prequalification time spent is getting shorter. Also I have qualified and been credited for about 1 a week. All this is new to me and  :thumbsup: FC!
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: AISHASHOFUL on February 14, 2012, 09:47:38 am
i agree other websites do that. i feel that it only makes sense to be awarded for your time spent. i know that fusioncash has no control over thrid party websites but for their new survey feature that should be available.
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: bleyd on February 15, 2012, 11:59:16 am
totally agree.  It's fustrating to take the time and try to qualify..only to find out you don't.
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: demaina on February 15, 2012, 04:14:41 pm
Agreed.  I do the surveys on other sites for that reason.  Even if you just get a cent for trying, it's so much better than nothing.
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: spaingrape on February 16, 2012, 09:36:39 am
I think the incentive for the sponsors to pay maybe 1 or 2 cents for trying to pre qualify is to get accurate information, and to keep people trying to qualify. Being rejected for 10 surveys leads me to believe I either have to change my answers, or just stop trying and wasting time. And they are getting something from me --- time.
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: kalytron1 on February 16, 2012, 10:58:04 am
Some of them have you jumping through hoops just to see if you qualify. You end up taking a pre-survey before the survey. It drives me nuts. It makes me not want to try half the time because I know I'll spend 5 - 10 minutes trying to qualify first, for nothing. I could be doing them on other sites to at least disqualify to my daily quota. Considering overall we get cents on the dollar for hours of our time anyway - some compensation for at least trying to qualify and being honest would be really great.
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: b1pearl on February 17, 2012, 03:34:17 pm
Yes I agree, but that's life. Just continue doing what you know is best for you and enjoy the other benefits here at FusionCash! They are actually a good site to be a member at!
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: madeara on February 17, 2012, 04:00:51 pm
Fusioncash is a terrific site.  What a blessing it is that we are paid in the first place.  Have a great weekend!
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: xyleaht on February 18, 2012, 09:15:32 pm
Yes I definitely agree. I didn't have any problems doing surveys at first, but now I have not had much luck with them lately. But Fusion Cash provides so many different ways to earn money that it really doesn't matter. I can do a bunch of daily task quicker and earn as much as a survey.
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: kalytron1 on February 19, 2012, 09:50:28 am
I actually think something like a 3 cent or 5 cent maximum, 1c each survey disqualification a day. It helps keep people honest at least without being too much, and gets people to at least try to qualify for 3 - 5 surveys a day instead of totally skipping them.
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: frozenimage on February 26, 2012, 06:05:23 pm
we should have a couple cents at for effort at least. Not qualifying is bad is enough for a person not to try again. Maybe fusioncash might include this?
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: mary_k on March 01, 2012, 07:20:13 am
I think every one on this site (including me) agree's with you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: lynnc35 on March 01, 2012, 07:23:43 am
I know it is frustrating and I have gotten frustrated plenty of times, believe me after going through 3/4 of a survey and getting kicked out. The important thing to remember though, that it is not fusion cash that does this, but rather the survey sites that sell to fusion cash. They do not pay fusion cash, and therefore you cannot get paid, unless the actual survey pays them. That is the way I understand it anyway.
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: jaredsgma1 on March 02, 2012, 05:25:08 am
Suggestion and question    My suggestion would be to the survey itself should have qualifications for survey in beginning of survey.   EXAMPLE:  Must be  under 65 yrs old----must be owner of a home---must work full time ----must have high school diploma etc.   Then you can click into survey if you are a candidate.      My Question is -- Why do you have to qualify for an opinion, when you need a variety of opinions and different peoples views?
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: jstev4506 on March 02, 2012, 05:29:13 am
I agree with the original post. I've never understood why so many "pre-qualifying" questions are necessary. You can easily spend 5 minutes or more doing click after click after click only to be told they already have enough people from your demographic. I'd like to see surveys that are specifically targeted to a certain demographic and users should be aware from the outset whether or not they fall into the applicable category. It is frustrating indeed!
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: Carchatmon on March 02, 2012, 06:55:48 am
I actually think something like a 3 cent or 5 cent maximum, 1c each survey disqualification a day. It helps keep people honest at least without being too much, and gets people to at least try to qualify for 3 - 5 surveys a day instead of totally skipping them.
yes this would be really nice since surveys for me are hard to come by sometimes but I make up for it by doing daily tasks and such.
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: deelow20 on March 02, 2012, 02:05:17 pm
I agree as well!
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: zenlife2000 on March 02, 2012, 02:30:00 pm
you should at least get something for trying to prequalify.  sometimes it is very time consuming and it ends up being all for nothing in the end.  i understand that FC doesn't get paid unless i get paid, but it's still a shame that we spend all this time trying to qualify for a survey and get nothing.  or we spend time filling out a survey, but never get credited anything for it.  1 cent would be better than nothing!! :BangHead:
We spend a great deal of time on it we should get paid a least 5 cent for trying. :icon_rr: :heart: :star: :angel11: ;D
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: okov24 on March 03, 2012, 07:05:38 am
i agree, its time consuming. I think that they should give at least one cent or something if you have already spent 20 mins on a survey then towards the end it tell you that you didnt qualify so you dont get any credit.  :dontknow:
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: genika1021 on March 03, 2012, 08:18:47 am
I completely agree either way our time is valuable.
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: CLC1023 on March 03, 2012, 09:08:05 am
Absolutely, especially when it takes more than 5 minutes just to qualify or not qualify. It's disturbing to me to spend all that time and not get anything for my time.
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: patti4me on March 03, 2012, 09:58:57 am
Absolutely, especially when it takes more than 5 minutes just to qualify or not qualify. It's disturbing to me to spend all that time and not get anything for my time.

I totally agree that we should receive some compensation for spending all the time it takes to find out you are not qualified for a survey.  There has been several times when I thought I was actually doing the survey because of all the questions and the types of questions:  I would be so excited.  Then I'd get the screen saying "I'm sorry you do not qualify"  Nearly ticks me off  If you're going to be turned down for your age then ask that question and be done with me; if its because there are no children under age 18 in the house, then ask that question first.  Its just a way for the sponsers to get a little more info without having to pay for it.  Thanks for letting me vent
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: Crys720 on March 03, 2012, 04:36:27 pm
That would be nice to get something even if you don't qualify but all I ask these sites it to disqualify me in a timely manner. Not MORE THAN HALFWAY through the survey. <Sigh>
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: angsilva2000 on March 03, 2012, 04:45:58 pm
that sounds like a good idea
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: AMINAATCHA on March 03, 2012, 06:10:31 pm
It's good in theory, but it won't happen. FusionCash would be loosing money based on the amount of people who don't qualify. It's time consuming, but you already should know that it will take awhile when you click the link.
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: lena3018 on March 03, 2012, 06:18:55 pm
Attempting to qualify for a survey is like going to a job interview. If you don't qualify for the job, you don't get the job, period. You also do not get paid for going to the interview. Why is this so difficult to understand?

If you want to be compensated for NOT qualifying, are you willing to only be paid a nickel for the surveys you do make it through? That is what would have to happen because the $$ HAS to come from somewhere and balance out in the end.
When you put it that way I guess I can't get mad for not getting paid for not qualifying.
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: yaayme on March 05, 2012, 09:35:05 am
I absolutely AGREE!!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: kristalie on March 05, 2012, 10:05:45 am
I definitely see both sides. They have to make money some how but at times, I feel like I pretty much complete the entire survey and then 25 minutes into it, they say I didn't qualify. That really makes me antsy.  :bootyshake:
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: tarzikat on May 13, 2012, 10:29:36 am
i totally agree with you - sometimes pre-qualifying takes 10 minutes and then you don't even get to do the survey
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: jeannettesprauve on May 13, 2012, 11:46:25 am
I think they do 1 penny
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: xyleaht on May 13, 2012, 11:52:59 am
Yes if you do the FC Surveys they do compensate you 1 penny for attempting them and getting through the initial qualification. But not for the daily surveys. But I do agree with what some of the others have said. You get paid for your opinion, so if you don't qualify for some of them, then they have already met their needs for whatever classifications you may fall under or for whatever reasons. They are not going to pay you for not qualifying to take the survey. How would that be of any service to them. If you hired a plumber to fix a leaking pipe, but he was not able to fix it, would you pay him?
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: samsbigdream on May 13, 2012, 12:06:13 pm
I am a newbie. When I started, if you didn't qualify, you didn't get paid. It drove me nuts like many of you, but I understand the reasoning why I didn't get paid. But now, on some surveys I can get a penny!!! It may not be much, but somehow it really lessons the aggravation of answering so many questions only to find that I don't qualify.  Thank you FC!!!   ;D
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: fc2 on May 13, 2012, 12:28:19 pm
Yes if you do the FC Surveys they do compensate you 1 penny for attempting them and getting through the initial qualification. But not for the daily surveys. But I do agree with what some of the others have said. You get paid for your opinion, so if you don't qualify for some of them, then they have already met their needs for whatever classifications you may fall under or for whatever reasons. They are not going to pay you for not qualifying to take the survey. How would that be of any service to them. If you hired a plumber to fix a leaking pipe, but he was not able to fix it, would you pay him?

Yes. I'd pay the plumber for her/his time and fuel for their vehicle driving out to my home  :thumbsup: Wouldn't you  :icon_rr:?
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: falcon9 on May 13, 2012, 12:48:33 pm
Yes if you do the FC Surveys they do compensate you 1 penny for attempting them and getting through the initial qualification. But not for the daily surveys. But I do agree with what some of the others have said. You get paid for your opinion, so if you don't qualify for some of them, then they have already met their needs for whatever classifications you may fall under or for whatever reasons. They are not going to pay you for not qualifying to take the survey.

While I agree entirely, what I've read others complaining about is in this thread's subject title, (regarding getting paid to prequalify).  In trying to see this from the survey provider's perspective, they view the prequalifying and qualifying processes as vetting applicants.  People who apply for jobs, (being vetted for a job but, not working there yet), don't expect to be paid for completing the interview, (unless they are hired), much less for discovering during an interview that they're not qualified for the job.  

Re-examining the survey qualification process from that viewpoint, survey applicants often get paid when they complete the survey but, those who don't want to be paid for going to the job interview?  Frankly, I'm surprised FC offers the one cent for not qualifying ... we can not-qualify a bunch of times.

How would that be of any service to them. If you hired a plumber to fix a leaking pipe, but he was not able to fix it, would you pay him?

While I've come across only one or two sites which offered an 'incremental' payment for going through a prequalifying process and another incremental payment should the survey be completed, these remain rare.  It mostly happens with "lengthy" surveys, (which seem to be those estimated to take over 25 minutes to complete - not counting the time it takes to prequalify).
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: mstevenson2 on May 13, 2012, 01:51:23 pm
i agree if you get something it is nice so many sights ask you to do a survey you spend time answer question to get told sorry or your on to make money and they want you to spend
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: fc2 on May 13, 2012, 02:07:59 pm
From the various replies on thie thread. Its quite obvious everyone has different time frames and requests for their time being spent for doing  surveys  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: am28slone on May 19, 2012, 11:38:54 am
Yes, I agree some of the other sites do credit you for attempting surveys but not qualifying but not this one. I sure wish they would.
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: gimied on May 19, 2012, 12:02:06 pm
that so true, you should be credit for every effort
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: maguayo001 on May 20, 2012, 06:18:36 am
That is a great idea.
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: drach93 on May 25, 2012, 05:44:44 pm
Omg yes!! This makes me mad too....
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: meg0694 on May 25, 2012, 05:56:35 pm
It is frustrating but it's a chance you take doing this.
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: hicham1976 on May 30, 2012, 10:42:44 pm
i wish this could happen one day  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: maxinmotion on May 31, 2012, 12:01:02 am
I sure wish they would.
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: atvgirl1 on May 31, 2012, 09:15:27 am
you use to get nothing know you at least get a .01. I know it is not alot but I think that shows alot about fusion cash because there not getting paid but at least they are compensating you for trying.

Thanks Fusion Cash
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: davidf938 on June 06, 2012, 09:25:03 am
This has been an ongoing topic for months if not years. Perhaps a boycott until such a deal was offered would be in order. Sometimes, I think the information the surveyers are really looking for is in the prequalifying questions and the payment is just a scam that is not really going to happen.
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: falcon9 on June 06, 2012, 04:26:41 pm
This has been an ongoing topic for months if not years. Perhaps a boycott until such a deal was offered would be in order. Sometimes, I think the information the surveyers are really looking for is in the prequalifying questions and the payment is just a scam that is not really going to happen.

Found under FC's Terms of Service:

"ii. By using the FC Surveys program, you agree to have your profile information (including name, address, email address, and demographic data) transmitted to Precision Sample LLC for the express purposes of matching you with the most appropriate surveys, and emailing you notifications when a new survey is available. You may opt-out of such notifications at any time, and no other type of email will be sent to you from Precision Sample LLC. Survey invitations will arrive from the domain FusionCashSurveys.com. FusionCash maintains a contract with Precision Sample LLC requiring them to protect your personal information with industry standard technology, and also forbidding them from using it for marketing purposes."

Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: sfister65 on June 06, 2012, 05:14:23 pm
There are some FC Surveys that pay .01 for trying to qualify.
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: LDELARGY on June 07, 2012, 01:26:33 pm
I AGREE... I HAVE DONE LIKE 3 OR 4 SURVEYS AND HAVENT GOT ANYTHING FROM THEM SO I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL!!!
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: jbriggs2 on June 10, 2012, 11:17:42 am
 :D It seems the powers to be with this company could do a better job in sending surveys to those who really qualify to take them, not just radomly sending them out.  I thought this was the reason for having us fill out soooo many profiles????
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: banderson5 on June 10, 2012, 05:37:46 pm
i agree. i almost feel like we are being taken advantage of. at least a single penny would show some appreciation
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: anitaraemillspalmer on June 14, 2012, 08:52:02 pm
you should at least get something for trying to prequalify.  sometimes it is very time consuming and it ends up being all for nothing in the end.  i understand that FC doesn't get paid unless i get paid, but it's still a shame that we spend all this time trying to qualify for a survey and get nothing.  or we spend time filling out a survey, but never get credited anything for it.  1 cent would be better than nothing!! :BangHead:
You are suppose to get the penny if you try the survey and do not qualify.  Pennies add up but yes it is very frustrating taking the time trying to qualify and sometimes it takes quite awhile and then suddenly being disqualified  :BangHead:
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: joyroos18 on June 23, 2012, 12:55:17 pm
spent 40 minutes on a survey they asked every question in the book then i got this message
 
 Unfortunately, we have reached our quota for this survey. Thank you for your responses. This survey is now closed.

 
 
  Please click "NEXT" to exit
 
 

i bet they use my info for their survey anyway, just dont want me to be paid for it, that is just so not right could have told me it was closed before i wasted all that time on it
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: falcon9 on June 23, 2012, 01:14:08 pm
spent 40 minutes on a survey they asked every question in the book then i got this message
Unfortunately, we have reached our quota for this survey. Thank you for your responses. This survey is now closed.
Please click "NEXT" to exit
 
i bet they use my info for their survey anyway, just dont want me to be paid for it, that is just so not right could have told me it was closed before i wasted all that time on it

There's no effective way to know whether or not a survey's demographic parameters fill while one is taking the survey, nor to know whether a survey provider is using information collected and not paying for it.  Unless a broad pattern of DQs are occurring with the same provider, it actually is more common to be DQ'd under demographic criteria, depending upon what any particular survey is "looking for" at any given time, (and these vary constantly).  There's no conclusive way to know what a survey's demographic parameters are in advance unless you wrote the survey.
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: cwortman544 on June 24, 2012, 09:46:27 pm
I think it is frustrating which is why most of the time I don't try surveys anymore.  I don't have the time to try all of the surveys and not get paid a single cent for any of them so I try the ones that have actually given me a higher ratio of receiving something like the FC surveys when they are available.  There are times I qualify for them and most times I don't but at least I will get a penny for my worries.
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: angelmines on June 25, 2012, 06:02:24 am
you should at least get something for trying to prequalify.  sometimes it is very time consuming and it ends up being all for nothing in the end.  i understand that FC doesn't get paid unless i get paid, but it's still a shame that we spend all this time trying to qualify for a survey and get nothing.  or we spend time filling out a survey, but never get credited anything for it.  1 cent would be better than nothing!! :BangHead:
this is trus we should get something for at least trying to make a attempt
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: fc2 on June 28, 2012, 08:38:11 am
Getting payed for prequalifying is a logical suggestion  :) But would FusionCash pay one day contemplate paying say $.01 cent for not qualifying, but my answering surveys and the minutes that I've invested with several surveys that do disqualify my attempts?  :dontknow: ???
Title: Re: you should get paid for time attempting to prequalify
Post by: JonesParker1000 on June 28, 2012, 03:21:33 pm
you should at least get something for trying to prequalify.  sometimes it is very time consuming and it ends up being all for nothing in the end.  i understand that FC doesn't get paid unless i get paid, but it's still a shame that we spend all this time trying to qualify for a survey and get nothing.  or we spend time filling out a survey, but never get credited anything for it.  1 cent would be better than nothing!! :BangHead:
Even though already like 30 people said this already, I will be the 31st person to do so. I totally agree and people should get a cent or two for attempting to qualify if not already. If the person is disqualified, and a cent or two is given to them, they will not feel so bad about attempting to take a survey. People will not be afraid to try and will be confident knowing that there is some kind of reward at the end. (sigh)  :angry7: Hopefully, the surveys are modified if not already...
Bye guys!
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