Weekend Survey Contest (Chatter Thread)

[SunshineGirl]

A new videoblog has been posted!

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[speechteachri]

I am thinking by "5 pack" you mean 5 out of 8 surveys in one day and not 5 surveys over the course of the weekend.?? That is a little unclear in the explanation.

[SunshineGirl]

I am thinking by "5 pack" you mean 5 out of 8 surveys in one day and not 5 surveys over the course of the weekend.?? That is a little unclear in the explanation.

Thanks! I edited for clarity.

[SCard]

Thanks for the contest!! :thanks:

[speechteachri]

Tricia, just want you to know that on the AMP surveys, there is no option for Aug. 20th to choose for birthdate. Don't know if the 20 is missing from the other months too, but it is for Aug. I always have to make myself a day older or younger when I do AMP surveys. Weird.

[PSL1013]

Tricia, just want you to know that on the AMP surveys, there is no option for Aug. 20th to choose for birthdate. Don't know if the 20 is missing from the other months too, but it is for Aug. I always have to make myself a day older or younger when I do AMP surveys. Weird.

I would make myself younger for sure! :rotfl:

[SunshineGirl]

Tricia, just want you to know that on the AMP surveys, there is no option for Aug. 20th to choose for birthdate. Don't know if the 20 is missing from the other months too, but it is for Aug. I always have to make myself a day older or younger when I do AMP surveys. Weird.

Must be a weird coding error. Wonder what they have against the number 20? LOL

[brandiramirez]

Wow that must be new, because my birthday is also August 20th and I never had a problem entering it.

[DisneyJudi]

I'd be happy to get ONE survey, let alone 5:( Nothing since 2/11 here.

[SunshineGirl]

I'd be happy to get ONE survey, let alone 5:( Nothing since 2/11 here.

There definitely has to be something up with your computer. Our numbers are actually better right now than they were in December and January (with the exception of the MTC fiasco).

[PSL1013]

I'd be happy to get ONE survey, let alone 5:( Nothing since 2/11 here.

I've only been able to get 4 surveys at the most for over a week now and I'm usually pretty lucky in getting them...so you are not alone in having trouble. We used to be able to try all day for the GF DS and SM/2cents but that seems to have changed and if you don't get one right away in the morning they don't give you another chance at surveys again until after 7pm, at least that's been the way for me lately?

[DisneyJudi]

There definitely has to be something up with your computer. Our numbers are actually better right now than they were in December and January (with the exception of the MTC fiasco).

There is nothing wrong with my computer and I'm not the only one having issues - check the post right after mine here, as well as the other threads about survey problems and the daily 6 pack thread:( I've had three people I referred quit the site because they aren't able to get any either.

[SunshineGirl]

There is nothing wrong with my computer and I'm not the only one having issues - check the post right after mine here, as well as the other threads about survey problems and the daily 6 pack thread:( I've had three people I referred quit the site because they aren't able to get any either.

The post below yours (if I am reading correctly) says that she is getting 4 surveys a day. That is a lot different than not getting any surveys at all. If I did not see at least 50 people every day getting credit for EVERY survey that we have, I would start to wonder about the survey. But I have talked to every single one of our surveys companies in the last week and they all have assured me that everything is okay on their end. They specifically said that if someone cannot get a survey, it is that their demographics do not fit or their computer is blocking the surveys.

[speechteachri]

Wow that must be new, because my birthday is also August 20th and I never had a problem entering it.

Actually, it has been like this for qquite a long while now for me. Just strange.

[StitchandPooh'smom]

This has been one of my worst survey months, but I can still get a DS almost every day. I'd get more if I invested more time, though - it's been a busy month in real life. :) SH hasn't had anything for me in a while, but other people are getting them, so there are surveys to be had.

I've gotten a DS and a MV already today, and that is in between doing lots of other things.

My completely unfounded opinion - if someone is qualifying for surveys (and completing them) but they are not crediting, it is the computer (with the exception of some technical errors, but not that many). If someone isn't qualifying, then the demos don't match or not enough time is spent trying. Sometimes I can try for hours and not get anything - it's just that no one wants my particular opinion that day. There's nothing wrong with SH this month - it's just that more people are trying with the credit increase and they are either quicker than I am or the demos match better. No big survey conspiracy. :D

It might take me five or ten tries to get a DS some days, but the surveys are out there if I have the time to spend. Some days I don't have the time to spend, so my numbers are down this month. They'll rebound. :sunshine:

I don't think I've had more technical issues than usual, though. Just fewer surveys that match my demos.

[DisneyJudi]

They specifically said that if someone cannot get a survey, it is that their demographics do not fit or their computer is blocking the surveys.

Demographics perhaps, but nothing changed as far as mine go on 2/11. Nothing changed on my computer either. I get 'we are having technical difficulties' type messages on 90% of the surveys I try. Look at the number of people who used to get 6 packs every day in that thread and how the numbers there have changed drastically in the past couple of weeks. Other members in the survey problem thread having issues as well again today.

[mmm611]

I have to agree with StitchnPooh, but with a twist. I honestly believe the people having more trouble getting six packs consistently now are the ones who used to qualify for just about eveyrthing before and got used to thinking that's the norm. While, yes, you can continue to try all day if you have the time, I also think eventually, you're going to find surveys are harder to come by because you've taken most of them. And yes, survey companies do add more on a regular basis, but they might not add them fast enough to keep up with how quickly some members take them. I honestly believe that's what's happening here. It doesn't seem to be the people who typically got 2-3 a day that are nearly as affected -- it's the people who used to get 4-8 a day and are now "only" getting 1-3.

[dwkay8]

Demographics perhaps, but nothing changed as far as mine go on 2/11. Nothing changed on my computer either. I get 'we are having technical difficulties' type messages on 90% of the surveys I try. Look at the number of people who used to get 6 packs every day in that thread and how the numbers there have changed drastically in the past couple of weeks. Other members in the survey problem thread having issues as well again today.

When you get technical difficult pages, do you try re-route back to the survey company through SR's page? When that happens to me I just start over. Have you tried using a different browser than your usual one? Even when I don't think things have changed on my computer, I still have issues pop up (i.e. Firefox crashes when I use search engines - I didn't purposely make that change, but it still happens).

Are you getting error pages from the survey companies' qualifying pages, or partner sites the survey companies route you to? There are so many ways things can go wrong it's hard to offer useful advice. But people are getting surveys, even if it's fewer than they're used to.


It doesn't seem to be the people who typically got 2-3 a day that are nearly as affected -- it's the people who used to get 4-8 a day and are now "only" getting 1-3.

I'd admit, my numbers are down for this month - but I also didn't put in as much time as I could. Even with a minimal effort, I could usually get 1 survey a day. Just since Monday I've completed 15 surveys, which is way above average for me. I've been a member long enough to "weather the storm" of qualifying for fewer surveys than usual. I thank my lucky stars every day that we now have 8 survey opportunities a day because when I joined there were only 3! I think you're completely right that a lot of it is a matter of perspective.

[StitchandPooh'smom]

I have to agree with StitchnPooh, but with a twist. I honestly believe the people having more trouble getting six packs consistently now are the ones who used to qualify for just about eveyrthing before and got used to thinking that's the norm. While, yes, you can continue to try all day if you have the time, I also think eventually, you're going to find surveys are harder to come by because you've taken most of them. And yes, survey companies do add more on a regular basis, but they might not add them fast enough to keep up with how quickly some members take them. I honestly believe that's what's happening here. It doesn't seem to be the people who typically got 2-3 a day that are nearly as affected -- it's the people who used to get 4-8 a day and are now "only" getting 1-3.

Well said. :) I've always been one of the 2-3 per day survey takers - I try them consistently, but not so much that I would get 7 or 8 per day. If one doesn't have anything for me, I move on to another and can still usually get 2-3 per day, just maybe a MV instead of a SH or whatever. I always try for a DS but not usually an SM survey due to time, but someone who always gets a DS and a SM/YTC everyday should run out faster.

[Leslie]

Tricia, just want you to know that on the AMP surveys, there is no option for Aug. 20th to choose for birthdate. Don't know if the 20 is missing from the other months too, but it is for Aug. I always have to make myself a day older or younger when I do AMP surveys. Weird.

I have noticed this also. My birthday is the 20th also. If you look at the drop down it says 18,19,10, 21, 22 etc. So, I always select the 2nd of the number 10s. I am thinking maybe it is just a typo.

[mmm611]

I always try for a DS but not usually an SM survey due to time, but someone who always gets a DS and a SM/YTC everyday should run out faster.

Yup, same here! Although, with me, it's more intentional on my part. Generally, I will not try for a SSI 2 or an SM survey since I am the only one in my household. If I take two from the same pool each day, it decreases my chances pretty fast (and most of the surveys don't want to hear from a 28 year old white female who's single with no kids, none of those medical conditions, working 10 hours a week so stinky income, etc.) I've been trying for those two surveys *occassionally* this month, partly because I know I won't be able to try on weekends and only if I've had a good survey day with the previous one (DS or SSI) so far.

I'm working on survey #5 today right now. I think once I get it, I am taking a survey vacation till Monday! I'm completely burnt out right now!

[PSL1013]

I have to agree with StitchnPooh, but with a twist. I honestly believe the people having more trouble getting six packs consistently now are the ones who used to qualify for just about eveyrthing before and got used to thinking that's the norm. While, yes, you can continue to try all day if you have the time, I also think eventually, you're going to find surveys are harder to come by because you've taken most of them. And yes, survey companies do add more on a regular basis, but they might not add them fast enough to keep up with how quickly some members take them. I honestly believe that's what's happening here. It doesn't seem to be the people who typically got 2-3 a day that are nearly as affected -- it's the people who used to get 4-8 a day and are now "only" getting 1-3.

I totally agree with you here....I have all the time in the world to take surveys (usually) and I've been pretty lucky in getting the six-packs but I just think that it totally depends on your demographics and the fact that there are many more people on SR taking surveys now then in the past, plus the very fact that there is an increase in a survey has more people trying too. Also, every time there is a contest like this, it's an almost sure guarantee that I'm going to have way more trouble getting qualified for a survey, it's just the nature of the beast so to speak...more people trying/getting and less surveys to be had. IMO! :D

I just now finished my #3 survey...no GF or SM survey for me this morning but hopefully tonight they will add more?

[WolfSkinsJames]

Yes, I have a birthday on the 20th and have noticed the same thing - 20 is not an option. I have noticed a different page comes up that does not ask for my birthdate when I am able to qualify for a survey. So whenever I get that page with the birthdate I assume there is an error on the page.

[SCard]

Yay! We have over 25 entries so that means at least two $5 prizes right?:party:

[SunshineGirl]

Yay! We have over 25 entries so that means at least two $5 prizes right?:party:

It does!

[Alice28]

buggary buggar- I could only get 4 today. But, I do like that bumpin my acct!:sunshine:

[MdCaterer]

Been trying all day and I have gotten 4 but cannot get that 5th one :(

[MdCaterer]

11:55 just finished the 5th one but am not sure if it will credit for today or tomorrow.

[marcymajor]

got my first samplicio survey in almost 2 weeks this morning and right in the middle of it my computer died as the next page would not load. waited a couple of minutes and refreshed the page and luckily it went to the next page and i was actually able to complete it. had me a little worried as this was my 5th survey of the morning (tried ssi2 and mv and neither one had anything for me) so i was really glad when it credited at 11:05. good luck everyone in getting your surveys for the contest today.:sunshine:

[OhMari]

I feel so rotten, I could only get 3.
I completed a SH twice-and it asked me to submit, but took me back to the page that said, the survey didn't qualify.

[abcboys]

Man, I am just happy if I can get ONE survey a day. I spent over an hour today just trying to qualify and several times think I am in the middle of the survey when it kicks me out and says I don't qualify....GRRR!!!! I have 3 kids but don't have any babies or teenagers and we hardly ever go to the movies and have no plans to buy a new car ever. It seems like each survey asks me those same stupid questions!!!