Offer Earnings: How Do They Work?

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@yalul070 (1713)
Manila, Philippines
November 9, 2015 8:50am CST
So I guess my first posts will be about how this site works. I know that many of the members are very eager to help, so I might as well shoot some questions. Actually, when I first logged into this site months ago, I was asked to fill up a survey. Since I didn't want to give out my phone number, I stopped. I returned only today. I guess that survey is part of the "offers" located at the upper left part of the homepage. I wonder if you guys really mind that part and if those offers really give us earnings. I filled out one but it only led me to more surveys and online shopping. Is that okay/normal?
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Koalemos
@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
9 Nov 15
The majority of the Offers appear to be surveys, so I never bother with them at all. I am not prepared to give information out that they can sell to others and which will result in more unwanted junk in my mailbox. I have seen some that offer a bonus for joining an online gambling site or other type of shopping site, though these do not attract me either.
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Koalemos
@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
9 Nov 15
@yalul070 I know several people who spend a lot of time completing surveys and do so for the side benefits, but of course it all depends on our personal preferences.
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Yalul
@yalul070 (1713)
• Manila, Philippines
9 Nov 15
@Asylum right. but in my case, i'm not really very patient with surveys lol. i only gave it a try. looks like surveys are not for me
Yalul
@yalul070 (1713)
• Manila, Philippines
9 Nov 15
thanks. but i have also heard about freebies from filling out surveys. unfortunately, it requires a lot of time. yeah, maybe i should just use my time wisely and concentrate on discussions.
Anna
@LadyDuck (457967)
• Switzerland
9 Nov 15
Most of the offers are surveys, I do not even look at them because they ask too many personal data. You are not obliged to look at the offers.
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Yalul
@yalul070 (1713)
• Manila, Philippines
10 Nov 15
thanks. got this. i feel somehow relieved that i don't have to do anything with them.
Erly Maglangit
@cacay1 (83223)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
10 Nov 15
hehehe, let us just ignore...might be a scam
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Kevin
@kevin1877uk (36988)
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10 Nov 15
I've done two but most of the time I don't look at the offers.
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Kevin
@kevin1877uk (36988)
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10 Nov 15
@yalul070 LOL yeah don't blame you.
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Yalul
@yalul070 (1713)
• Manila, Philippines
10 Nov 15
i've tried to do one, then i gave up lol
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Kristen Howe
@KristenH (33351)
• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
9 Nov 15
I've avoided them like the proverbial plague. They're optional and up to you.
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Yalul
@yalul070 (1713)
• Manila, Philippines
10 Nov 15
lol!!! proverbial plague?! okay, okay. i'll follow your advice
Sara Writes
@SimplySara (148)
• Temple, Texas
10 Nov 15
I've learned you have to choose wisely! Some of the links don't work right, either. I did make about $0.10 or so with it today though.
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Yalul
@yalul070 (1713)
• Manila, Philippines
11 Nov 15
good for you i'm just nervous about giving out too much info so i'd rather not tinker with it lol
UR_Forever_Raja
@UR_Forever_Raja (985)
• India
9 Nov 15
I can't complete any of those since they require CC and I don't have one. I would say if those offers interests you then only go for it else leave it. Because some of the offers do cost us.
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Yalul
@yalul070 (1713)
• Manila, Philippines
9 Nov 15
right so i'd better watch out for that. i almost fell into a trap earlier.
Judy Story
@jstory07 (134422)
• Roseburg, Oregon
9 Nov 15
I never had that survey to fill out. I screen all calls before I anwer my phone.
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Yalul
@yalul070 (1713)
• Manila, Philippines
9 Nov 15
right. thanks for the tip
Sheilamarie78
@Sheilamarie78 (2586)
• Canada
9 Nov 15
I don't even look at them anymore. I'd rather read and comment on other people's posts.
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Sheilamarie78
@Sheilamarie78 (2586)
• Canada
9 Nov 15
I'd be careful about giving out too much information. You don't know how it will be used.
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Yalul
@yalul070 (1713)
• Manila, Philippines
10 Nov 15
i know, right?! i almost gave away important information
The Horse
@TheHorse (205639)
• Walnut Creek, California
10 Nov 15
I avoid "offers" like the plague.
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Yalul
@yalul070 (1713)
• Manila, Philippines
10 Nov 15
lol just like @KristenH below . okay, i get it. maybe i should stay away from them.
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Erly Maglangit
@cacay1 (83223)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
10 Nov 15
I haven;t experienced such as yours invited by...when first joined in this site 3 weeks ago..
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Yalul
@yalul070 (1713)
• Manila, Philippines
10 Nov 15
oh they're at the upper left portion of your homepage. hello, by the way!
chance harvey
@chance216 (280)
• United States
9 Nov 15
Most users here will direct you to the help pages. Which is actually a good idea. I have found offers to be not worth my time. That is only my opinion. Hope you enjoy your stay at myLot and are an active user!
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Yalul
@yalul070 (1713)
• Manila, Philippines
9 Nov 15
yeah i'm also beginning to think that it could be a waste of time. and yeah, it's risky when it asks your credit card information.
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