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Title: sick of surveys
Post by: potluck6 on March 23, 2019, 12:29:41 pm
did one yesterday not here but it took forever and when finished said I didn't qualify. then today here started got half and the they threw me out. I should take a couple days off but need the money youll
Title: Re: sick of surveys
Post by: countrygirl12 on March 23, 2019, 12:31:15 pm
Yeah I feel your pain.  Happened on this site yesterday to me.  If I complete the survey obviously I qualified.  They just do not want to pay you.
Title: Re: sick of surveys
Post by: squirrelgirl44 on March 23, 2019, 03:43:05 pm
I used to be sick of them. Then I quit having them available to me, so now I miss having the opportunity o earn money.
Title: Re: sick of surveys
Post by: vickysue on March 23, 2019, 04:03:12 pm
It's been  hard  but part of my problem is  can't be on the computer for long  periods of time.   because of my volunteer work and hubby being on it so much. Used to get a lot of surveys but they haven slim  the last 2months. But will be able to cash out this month.  But do have a gripe about paid to post. Have not been paid  since July 2018 and  have submitted  every  month. Maybe some day.  will send another support  ticket again   about the first week or so if not  paid.
Title: Re: sick of surveys
Post by: countrygirl12 on March 24, 2019, 05:28:32 am
It's been  hard  but part of my problem is  can't be on the computer for long  periods of time.   because of my volunteer work and hubby being on it so much. Used to get a lot of surveys but they haven slim  the last 2months. But will be able to cash out this month.  But do have a gripe about paid to post. Have not been paid  since July 2018 and  have submitted  every  month. Maybe some day.  will send another support  ticket again   about the first week or so if not  paid.


That seems odd.  Are you submitting the form to be paid?  It doesn't just happen automatically.  You should then get an email from FC saying they received your thing asking to be paid for the forum posts.  That seems odd.

As for support tickets. I am not sure how much use that is. I submitted one the first of the month and have not ever heard from them.  By the time they respond it probably won't matter lol. 

It seems odd you have not been paid for 6 months and are doing everything correctly.

-Are you doing 30 posts for month?
-And are the posts more than just a couple words?
-Do you fill out the form to get paid for your posts?
-Do you alter or delete any posts that you submitted?
-Are you sure you actually get it submitted?  (You should see at the bottom of the pg which months you did)
It should say at the bottom of that page waiting for approval and then if it is or if it is denied.  If it is denied I would want to know why or what I was doing wrong.

I can't think of any other issues that would cause you to not get paid.
Title: Re: sick of surveys
Post by: 1imaginarygirl on March 24, 2019, 05:49:38 am
I hear ya. I got blocked from a different site twice in one week for "speeding", even though I slowed down after the first time. So I after the second time, I slowed WAAAAYYY down. Then I got booted mid-survey because I was going too slow and it "timed out". I can't win. It's hard enough just to find a survey that I can actually finish. How long do I need to ponder about how old I am or what state I live in?  ::)
Title: Re: sick of surveys
Post by: rghvac69 on March 24, 2019, 06:43:43 am
I remember the days when FC had so many videos that making the mandatory 5 cents was effortless. Now it takes me sometimes 3 days to make it.
Title: Re: sick of surveys
Post by: DEBMZ6 on March 24, 2019, 07:23:40 am
It happen to me as well yesterday, not this site but it was sooooo frustrating!!   >:( >:(
Title: Re: sick of surveys
Post by: judylucas on March 24, 2019, 08:51:57 am
It is very upsetting after you have spent so long on them then get turned down 
Title: Re: sick of surveys
Post by: kvanwert on March 24, 2019, 09:21:59 am
I've felt the same way recently. It seems like I cannot qualify for anything and it takes longer to disqualify me than the actual 'timing' of the survey.
Title: Re: sick of surveys
Post by: singletonb on March 24, 2019, 07:51:49 pm
I am at a point that I don't spend too much time trying to do surveys on this site because I never seem to qualify. I do get a few on other sites.
Title: Re: sick of surveys
Post by: hkckk5 on March 25, 2019, 07:56:54 pm
I do not qualify for 99 percent of the surveys. I just let the pennies add up. At least I do get 1 cent for trying. However I do get tired of trying.
Title: Re: sick of surveys
Post by: countrygirl12 on March 26, 2019, 01:27:00 pm
I hear ya. I got blocked from a different site twice in one week for "speeding", even though I slowed down after the first time. So I after the second time, I slowed WAAAAYYY down. Then I got booted mid-survey because I was going too slow and it "timed out". I can't win. It's hard enough just to find a survey that I can actually finish. How long do I need to ponder about how old I am or what state I live in?  ::)

lol.  I have had that happen. Some questions you can move thru pretty quickly.  Like age, race, state, all that.  Doesn't mean you won't read each word SLOWLY on the questions that matter.  And as many spelling and grammar and other foolish mistakes as they make in writing the survey they don't need to get too cocky about us not spending enough time reading the survey.
Title: Re: sick of surveys
Post by: countrygirl12 on March 26, 2019, 01:28:14 pm
I am at a point that I don't spend too much time trying to do surveys on this site because I never seem to qualify. I do get a few on other sites.

Then how do you make money? Other than the forum posting $3 and the 2 cents emails?  If I didn't do surveys I would never cash out.  And if I ever have to spend 3 months trying to get enough to cash out I will be done.  Move on to other sites that pay more.  I have 2 others I do that pay about 3 times what this one does.
Title: Re: sick of surveys
Post by: MichelleHW101 on March 27, 2019, 03:27:37 am
I hate when you go through a survey, even half way then all of a sudden you don't qualify.  You waste all that time and (if done here) you only get a penny.  I think if you get at least half way or to the end and don't qualify you should get at least half the amount they were offering if you qualified.  Here it's like anyone over 35 is only qualified to go food shopping.  Those are the only survey's I seem to qualify for.  I don't know why they make you fill out a profile which they claim will connect you to surveys better suited to you when 9 out of every 10 you don't qualify for.  Sometimes after I do my 5cents for the PTC I only them if I have time to make a cent quota for myself because I know I won't qualify.  But I think we should be compensated for time spent because that is frustrating.   
Title: Re: sick of surveys
Post by: darkxtsuna on March 27, 2019, 05:16:04 am
I really do miss the video part of the site but now it just a waste of time as well just like surveys sadly.
Title: Re: sick of surveys
Post by: countrygirl12 on March 27, 2019, 05:21:22 am
I hate when you go through a survey, even half way then all of a sudden you don't qualify.  You waste all that time and (if done here) you only get a penny.  I think if you get at least half way or to the end and don't qualify you should get at least half the amount they were offering if you qualified.  Here it's like anyone over 35 is only qualified to go food shopping.  Those are the only survey's I seem to qualify for.  I don't know why they make you fill out a profile which they claim will connect you to surveys better suited to you when 9 out of every 10 you don't qualify for.  Sometimes after I do my 5cents for the PTC I only them if I have time to make a cent quota for myself because I know I won't qualify.  But I think we should be compensated for time spent because that is frustrating.   

At least you are getting the 5 cents which then allows you to get the 15 cents.  A lot of people are not even getting that.  Lately all I get is the 2 cent email and the DQ cents from surveys which does not count toward the 5 cents to do the PTC.

I think the problem is too many people have decided to do surveys as a full time job.  Which isn't possible. These sites are catching on and are making it harder to earn money.

Title: Re: sick of surveys
Post by: sak4kat on March 27, 2019, 06:53:02 am
I'm frustrated with them too.  My lifestyle doesn't drop me into many areas of qualification. I find myself qualifying for maybe one a month... and not getting credit for them 2 or 3 times...so I've lost determination in efforts for trying.  There are so so so many other things I can do with my time.
Title: Re: sick of surveys
Post by: king4cash on March 27, 2019, 10:39:34 am
The rules are very tight, for example, if you answer the questions too fast, they disqualify you, so make sure you know the rules.
Title: Re: sick of surveys
Post by: countrygirl12 on March 27, 2019, 12:10:52 pm
The rules are very tight, for example, if you answer the questions too fast, they disqualify you, so make sure you know the rules.

This has nothing to do with rules. Most of the people getting DQ are NOT breaking any rules.  There is no way to win.  You go too fast you get kicked out. You go too slow you get kicked out.  I have been kicked out more than once.  I read the question and give an answer.
Title: Re: sick of surveys
Post by: 1imaginarygirl on March 27, 2019, 12:36:16 pm
I just did a survey that had me watch half of a 1-hour episode of a new tv show, and then it immediately kicked me out. It didn't ask me any questions, AND now I'm left wondering about what happened in the rest of the episode. UGH!
Title: Re: sick of surveys
Post by: alice44 on March 27, 2019, 12:58:06 pm
I know the feeling.  Basicly, I don't even try to do surveys anymore unless I am real relaxed and have plenty of time to spare  :-X
Title: Re: sick of surveys
Post by: mamatygress on March 27, 2019, 04:41:32 pm
Surveys are the biggest payouts on these pay to do sites.  Unless you want to buy things. There's really no other option.
Title: Re: sick of surveys
Post by: tnshpalmer85 on March 28, 2019, 06:03:13 pm
I don't do surveys on here anymore. It takes too much time to qualify for one and sometimes they are long and the payment is small. I just try to get my five cents a day.
Title: Re: sick of surveys
Post by: dreamyxo on March 28, 2019, 08:57:42 pm
I'm sick of not qualifying.  I haven't done a survey in a while.
Title: Re: sick of surveys
Post by: elvisdo on March 29, 2019, 05:41:24 am
I probably qualify for 1 out 6 surveys but I make sure I get something for my pain if I do get DQ'd.
Title: Re: sick of surveys
Post by: 1imaginarygirl on March 30, 2019, 08:30:51 am
I just got this survey question:

Which of the following best describes the industry segment of the company/organization for which you work?
>Healthcare/Medicine
>Healthcare/Medicine
>Healthcare/Medicine
>Healthcare/Medicine
>None of the above [Exit Survey]


Wouldn't it have been easier to just ask if I work in the healthcare/medical field (yes/no)? And if I did work in healthcare/medicine, which one of the four do I choose?  ::)
Title: Re: sick of surveys
Post by: mapiklfish on March 30, 2019, 03:51:02 pm
I know I hate that, too.  But, Tap is paying again!  Yay for that!  At least the pennies I get from DQing out of their surveys count towards the PTC requirements. 
Title: Re: sick of surveys
Post by: beatsdrop on April 01, 2019, 08:09:35 am
They've been especially frustrating lately. :(
Title: Re: sick of surveys
Post by: sbenkoski on April 01, 2019, 11:55:36 am
I get sick of some of the sites and not always the survey , some are bad about the time to get paid ...  or the amount to cash out
Title: Re: sick of surveys
Post by: mrisha on April 01, 2019, 02:44:30 pm
In the past, it was easy to make money on FC, but no more.  Not sure if it's because of FC or the advertisers whose the cause of the slow down.  It takes too long to complete a survey and then not get credited.  I do wonder when will they get surveys that aren't twins or triplets to other surveys.  Fed up.