CIAO Is Down Today For Maintence!!!Affected By Comparedby
By rberon1985
@rberon1985 (5359)
Philippines
January 1, 2009 10:16pm CST
I opened the site today to check whether I got some rates in my reviews. Unfortunately, I was not able to enter. A message says:
"We are currently updating the system. Please check back later.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause."
What happened to ciao now?they are becoming incompitent now. Are they affected with the new site, comparedby?Is the reason for the down of the system is because they are going to increase the rate per review? What is your idea?
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9 responses
@anonymili (3138)
•
6 Jan 09
LOL @ conspiracy theories. Even when the site gives a message to say why the site is down (i.e. maintenance) people come up with these strange ideas. Ciao is owned by Microsoft. Comparedby is a new site, of course, they're paying per review as they need to get more members on board - Ciao was paying $1 then 25c per review as a marketing tool to get people to join the site - it was never promised that it was a permanent thing. They won't be increasing the rate per review so anyone thinking they will get rich on Ciao should think again - it is not possible to get rich as a review writer on these type of sites - you can just earn a nice side income if you are committed to writing and doing your fair share of reading and rating other members :)
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@Agathacoco (336)
• China
22 Jan 09
the similar situation has appeared many times, but I don't know why ,does ciao really has some collection with comparedby.us ? I joined that site a few weeks ago ,but still waited for my payment ,I think it is difficult for me to get my money from it,comparedby also change their rules ,the members who don't get their payment complained on the forum ,that is really a frustrated thing for most members who really spent much time and energy on it.
@thecodeis (78)
• India
22 Jan 09
I can understand your situation but its a legit site and will pay all good reviewers. The site is paying. If you did your work honestly then you will be paid. Regarding changing rules, the site is in BETA stage its bound to happen. What will you want the site that is paying all money to cheaters and probably close down or patiently review each review and pay honest members in due time. Hope that helps.
@youless (112195)
• Guangzhou, China
23 Jan 09
I don't think that CBU will have a big effect on Ciao. I have got payment from Ciao so I can ensure that it's honest. However, I have never got payment from CBU and actually CBU is much more unstable. And they suddenly have many rules. I doubt whether they will pay. It's likely to be a scam.
I love China
@elguiruela (631)
• Japan
2 Jan 09
Ciao is working fine. I just login and checked my My Ciao.
Ciao is obviously affected by the new site Comparedby.Us. Members of Ciao happened to be members also of Comparedby.Us. And most of the users frequent Comparedby than Ciao because of the higher pay rate. 
I just hope this Comparedby.Us will really pay. 
I just hope this Comparedby.Us will really pay. @gamerwestside (761)
• Mexico
2 Jan 09
really! i will be very happy if they change their pay rate...its too low now...and they start instant balance update like comparedby.us....
@bluesuccess (210)
• India
23 Jan 09
ya that was the same problem with me in the morning but now all are fine...the site is properly working as usual...
@vamsimajeti (934)
• India
2 Jan 09
There are already back.No problem with them.I don't think they will be affected by comparedby.Ciao is a standard site.
@thecodeis (78)
• India
22 Jan 09
Does anyone have any updates? Please do post to let me know. Why am I not able to view the site. Is there anyone else having the same issue.
@thecodeis (78)
• India
22 Jan 09
Its been 2 days now and the site is still not accessible. Does anyone else have the same problem. Any input can be helpful. Share your thoughts about it. Thanks and God bless.
