by Selene N.
Member since:
July 26, 2006

Why Not Gather!?

March 26, 2009 10:18 PM EDT
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I am really frustrated at certain people.  I told them about Gather, but they don't really do anything other than the initial sign-up.  Instead, they recently become all over Facebook and/or other networking sites that (not only do not pay, but) charge membership fees.  I just don't understand. Gather is free to join, and it pays us.  Why not Gather!?

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Comments: 42

Andrea H. Mar 26, 2009, 10:20pm EDT
I know the feeling.
Elizabeth B. Mar 26, 2009, 10:24pm EDT
Prehaps they feel there are more people/connections on other sites??? (that was a guess because I have no clue LOL )
Jennifer N. Mar 26, 2009, 10:26pm EDT
Personally, Gather is the only Social Network site I Care to be on.
Alta B. Mar 26, 2009, 10:31pm EDT
Yep - I know what you mean.
Jo N. Mar 26, 2009, 10:34pm EDT
I think that they should give Gather a better try!
Eric Cabot Steed Mar 26, 2009, 10:34pm EDT
Facebook IS interesting, but have you ever noticed that Gather gets more hits in Google?

Google yourself, If you're not already in the practice and look at the results. I think you'll be surprised ...
long ago on the way to a wonderful Mom & Pop restaurant that we loved I heard from the back seat one of Jude's kids explaining the place to his friend... "but they don't have teevee commercials!?!?" the other boy replied..

facebook, is cool, gather is not... it really is that simple.
Jodie B. Mar 26, 2009, 10:40pm EDT
I find Facebook to be too cluttered, personally. So many different applications, I can't even see anything about my friends anymore.
Jodie B. Mar 26, 2009, 10:40pm EDT
Thank you for posting this to the Gimme 10!!! Group


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Stacey *Mamasaid* D. Mar 26, 2009, 10:47pm EDT
This frustrates me too. My friends are all over MySpace and Facebook and I can't stand either of those sites. Why not join Gather, a social network that pays you? It doesn't make any sense to me at all.
Rick S. Mar 26, 2009, 10:48pm EDT
I think the abundance of cut-and-pasted content that exists just for gaining points tends to discourage people from joining Gather. And I think it particularly discourages the exact people that Gather really needs, the ones who will post interesting and original content.

Facebook suffers from a similar problem with too many meaningless apps (especially in the most recent version of their layout), but Facebook has the appeal of a gigantic membership base, which is helpful in luring new people in. Most folks who join Facebook find multiple people already there from different areas of their own lives.
Kjersti W. Mar 26, 2009, 10:52pm EDT
I do frequent my Facebook homepage a few times a day to see what my family and very minimal old friends are up to, but for the most part I prefer Gather. I cannot say I really have any friends here, but it is certainly more entertaining to read the articles and view the photos on here than hanging out on Facebook.
joseph k. Mar 26, 2009, 10:56pm EDT
i told some people about gather they signed up and then didn't do much
Larry H. Mar 26, 2009, 11:00pm EDT
I DON'T DO ANYTHING BUT GATHER..
Rob Appell Mar 26, 2009, 11:04pm EDT
With the attitudes and nastiness of some people on Gather; if new members see that...why would they want to stay? Some new members simply don't 'understand' what Gather is really supposed to be all about and how things work around here...and get confused so they don't want to come back. I've also invited several people to join, but when they see what Gather lets some get away with; they want no part of this site, despite the 'rewards for participation' and never return. I refuse to let the nasty people drive me away.
Vikki M. Mar 26, 2009, 11:06pm EDT
I've wondered that myself many, many, many times. :)
Robyn F. Mar 26, 2009, 11:06pm EDT
im not even on facebook....
Dorothy H. Mar 26, 2009, 11:07pm EDT
I have the same situation. I joined under a lady, then, a couple of weeks later she drops it, but still does a lot of writing on her myspace. She quit gather cause of criticism, but I think she was just too sensitive, and let it get to her. If she had stayed longer she would have found plenty of friends who are too her liking.

Those that joined under me just never really picked it up. One recently tried wanted to start up again, but she could not remember her password. She got another one from Gather, but it still doesn't seem to work, so she still cannot get back on yet. Hopefully soon.

My friends on myspace do a lot of blogging there. I always wonder why they don't seem to want to write the same stuff over here, at Gather, and end up with money. Go figure.
Leah Christensen Mar 26, 2009, 11:12pm EDT
I've often wondered about the same thing, myself!
Michelle C (faithhopelove20) Mar 26, 2009, 11:21pm EDT
I KNOW what you mean!! That's my family and friends in a nutshell! Drives me and my sister, Tina (rugbygal24.gather.com) nuts!
Jessica S. Mar 26, 2009, 11:35pm EDT
i am a member at all THREE, gather, facebook, and myspace! i find pleasure in different ways at each one! :)
Janet "Jax" B. Mar 26, 2009, 11:46pm EDT
I don't understand it either...my hubby is over on Facebook.
Elaine A. Mar 27, 2009, 12:10am EDT
I know what you mean. my husband's family is at twitter...I am a bit lost at twitter. I have family/friends at myspace I am not fond of myspace, I have friends at facebook.
I like Gather ;-)
JOHN BECK Mar 27, 2009, 12:15am EDT
It's not for everybody. I introduced someone to Gather but he has slow dial-up and a slow computer. It was too frustrating for him.
Kevin (''The SiteWizard'') V. Mar 27, 2009, 12:16am EDT
Gather will never be a serious challenger to Facebook or other social networking sites while it continues to compensate members for participating. This draws a primary audience from the lower end of the economic spectrum, and encourages content and activity designed to earn points/rewards. This dynamic repels the type of member that Gather needs to attract. Thus, when sharing and socializing is the only reward gained from membership will you see Gather achieve greater respect among prospective (and current) members.
Selene N. Mar 27, 2009, 12:37am EDT
Thanks, all!

I think it is a shame that some people don't find enjoyment here. I love Gather.
Edward W. Mar 27, 2009, 4:17am EDT
Perhaps the overall appearance of Gather is too uninviting for newcomers. Or, maybe they find it too cumbersome or difficult to navigate.

Last year, I told a friend that I had a profile on Gather and he said, "I've never heard of it." It seems that either he never bothered to check it out or has decided that he doesn't like it.
Beth - Doing God's work Daily J. Mar 27, 2009, 7:00am EDT
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John S. (arizona) Mar 27, 2009, 12:28pm EDT
I've checked out some other sites, but prefer it here too. Beats me why... not enough media coverage I suppose. I hear about the "BIG" guys on TV, news, etc. occasionally, but never hear of Gather except that one time they ran those TV advertisements on Fox I think.
Alison H. Mar 27, 2009, 12:36pm EDT
You can post alll your articles to Facebook through "Bookmark & Share"....maybe they'll choose Gather eventually.
Alison H. Mar 27, 2009, 12:39pm EDT
...I think you have to sign up at Facebook, though. I did; though I don't use it as much as Gather, I do have family and friend connections there.
Jessie L. Mar 27, 2009, 1:15pm EDT
I think they really are two completely different sites. I belong to both, and on Gather, I share photos because I like people to see my work. I am on Facebook to keep up to date with my family because in the busy world we live in today its not easy to keep track of what everyone is up to. So maybe your friends aren't in to sharing posts or photos... thats just what they prefer. Who knows..
Diana B. Mar 27, 2009, 2:34pm EDT
I referred a friend who posted a few things, but that is it. I don't get into sites like Facebook or MySpace type things just because I can't interact with great people like on Gather. In addition, what is not to like about getting points to get some pretty cool prizes for being a member.
Julie Ann Dawson Mar 27, 2009, 3:20pm EDT
This draws a primary audience from the lower end of the economic spectrum, and encourages content and activity designed to earn points/rewards. This dynamic repels the type of member that Gather needs to attract.

Gather needs to crack down more on a lot of this behavior. It is gaming the system, and potentially ripping off advertisers (without whom the site wouldn't be able to exist).

I think the biggest way to crack down on this is to not award points for posting comments, only content. That would eliminate a lot of the crap.
August Lady Mar 27, 2009, 4:22pm EDT
I've invited people, I've talked up Gather to lots of people, not just friends. It's weird...


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August Lady Mar 27, 2009, 4:23pm EDT
Oh Oh, I hope Kevin's not speaking of things to come...
Tanya R. Mar 27, 2009, 6:31pm EDT
I wonder the same thing all the time.
Lynn D. Mar 27, 2009, 7:05pm EDT
I just joined gather two weeks ago, I come here almost every day, but I don't post that often.
Sandy (back in Ohio...blah!) Mar 28, 2009, 10:46pm EDT
I prefer Gather over Facebook.
Leah A. Jun 26, 2009, 10:50am EDT

I like Gather and do not bother with Facebook, but different things appeal to different people.

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