Newbie here

Discussion in 'Introductions' started by DAE, Aug 6, 2012.

  1. DAE

    DAE New Member

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    Hi,

    I literally signed up to MT a few minutes ago. After reading another intro here on this forum, I am kinda worried that new MT sign-up accounts won't get approved immediately. I guess I just have to wait.

    2 questions if you don't mind:

    Some rewards are listed as $0.00. Huh? Does that mean work for free?

    Also, since requesters have to approve or reject the work once complete, does that mean that requesters are pretty much getting a ton of people doing the same job and then picking which one they feel is best?
     
  2. Whimsy

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    Welcome.

    First, yes working for free. Sometimes bonuses are involved but not guaranteed.

    Second, others will have more input. It depends on what types of HITs, which requesters, what kind of work is being done.

    Good luck on being able to turk in the near future. In the meantime, be sure to check out the scripts thread for tools that will help you in navigating mturk.
     
  3. nobody

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    Welcome DAE!

    Sorry you haven't been able to turk yet. Regarding $0.00 HITs...Some requesters want free labor and some use those as qualification HITs. After you visit the scripts forum and download Turkopticon, you'll be able to use that to look up individual requesters to see which category they fall into. You can also search this forum to get info on specific requesters.

    Hopefully, you'll be able to turk soon. Good luck.
     

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