When I first joined Gather, I had no idea what it was. I just thought it was a run-of-the mill earn points and get some free stuff website like all the others. But, it seems that this one is legitimate and actually has interesting content! So, at least I don't feel like it is a complete waste of time when I am at least learning something new while trying to earn points.
I got a little carried away the past week or so. My boyfriend found out what I had been up to (signing up for survey sites, paid to click, and paid to read email sites) instead of working! LOL He got a little miffed that I was spending too much time chasing "points" instead of working like I should have when he was working hard and we have so many bills to pay. But, I guess I just thought that since I was working toward "some" money it was a legitimate pastime.
Sadly, I have to admit that he is right. I can't waste all of my time browsing here on Gather or playing games when I have real work to get done and a household to support.
So, this is my goal this month: August 2008.
** To reach 3000 points and get the cash option here on Gather by posting at least 3 articles a day and commenting on at least 10 articles a day.
** Reach the 3000 goal by NEVER logging in to Gather (or any other non-work related website) during the hours of 1-5 p.m. and 10 p.m.-12 a.m. except on Thursdays and Sundays. <--(my work schedule).
** I will not allow myself access to any surveys, Gather articles, or Grocery Game stuff unless I have completed at LEAST 20 medical reports that day (excluding days off, of course).
** I will give my boyfriend (and people here on Gather) full rein to admonish me if they see me online doing anything other than working during the above mentioned hours.
I feel that by announcing my intentions so publicly, I have a much better chance of reaching my personal goal. If you think I'm weird for doing this, you have to understand that I WORK FROM HOME as a medical transcriptionist. Working from home is NOT condusive to productivity when there are so many diversions (i.e. the entire world wide web)!
Right now I have 432 points, so I will need to reach 3,432 points by August 31, 2008. I can't wait to get started (in a responsible way, of course)! Thanks in advance to all the nice peeps on here who will help me reach this goal, and know that I will try to return the favor by commenting and rating your articles as well. :)
P.S. How do I take a screen capture of my points page like I have seen others do? Do I need that for proof or will Gather just automatically contact me if I have reached 3,000 in a month?
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Gather will contact you — about a month later.
It's great that you have such specific goals.
I agree with a few people above about getting to 3000.
I usually post between 1-5 articles a day plus some pictures and videos now and then. I view, rate and sometimes comment on at least 50 posts or pictures a day. Sometimes a lot more and rarely less. I made enough points (1,565) to get a $25 gift card this month, with about 20 points to spare afterwards. If you have high hundreds of friends you might be able to get more points for posts. I have heard that a few people can get about 100 points per post. I definately don't! I have around 250 friends.
I think if you try hard enough you will be making it in no time though! Congrats on your well-thought-out goals!
I know how Gather can be addictive, too. I have so many other things that I should be doing other than sitting here but ..... I love this place!