Stringbean

@Stringbean (1273)

United States • Age 93

Joined myLot 17 years ago

The Fool Hath Said In His Heart, There Is No God

Stringbean's Activity

Is it just me...??!?

Bethany1202 @Bethany1202 (3431) • United States 16 Jul 10

I submitted two pieces of content for up-front payments, something I have not done in quite some time. I've mostly just been submitting for performance payments over the last few months. Anyhow, I submitted them over a week...

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Stringbean I write quite a bit for AC under my real name, Jeanne Gibson. My last 3 acceptances have taken 2 full weeks at AC. Since one was on summer activities for kids, I was beginning to think winter would arrive before they ever got around to looking at the...

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What's up with Associated Content?

AnythngArt @AnythngArt (3302) • United States 15 Oct 09

Right now I am frustrated. Associated Content wants something for nothing...or at least that's how it appears. I have submitted 5 articles this week, and every one has been turned down for upfront payment. I already submit plenty...

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Stringbean When I first started writing for AC, I was often paid $8-$10 and once even $14 for an article. Over the years, the pay has steadily decreased, and I'm pretty sure the quality of my writing has not. Earlier this year, I was being offered between $4 and $5.50...

21 Oct 09

How long do you wait before marking best response?

Jellen @Jellen (1852) • United States 22 Jan 09

This has probably been asked and responded to dozens and dozens of times here on MyLot, but thus far, I've not found a good answer to the question. It's probably because it varies. Who could tell me the standared length of time...

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Stringbean I usually like to wait until there haven't been any more responses for several days or even longer, because sometimes after you have marked one answer as best response, another, even better one shows up. I don't see anything wrong with recycling questions....

22 Jan 09

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Caregivers deserve Kudos! Do you agree?

Jellen @Jellen (1852) • United States 21 Jan 09

Do you know a caregiver who gives time and effort for hours on end? Maybe that's you? Do you feel caregivers deserve kudos, praise for the work they do -- sometimes without thanks? Have you ever helped in a situtation, so a...

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Stringbean My sister cared uncomplainingly for a paralyzed husband for 38 years. If they have special rewards in Heaven for people like her, I'm sure she will be at, or at least very near the head of the line.

21 Jan 09

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Do you have a serious food allergy?

Jellen @Jellen (1852) • United States 21 Jan 09

I have a few food-related allergies, mushrooms, eggs, and cow's milk, but none of them is serious. If that were all I ate, I suppose I'd be in asthmatic trouble. But the worst is stuffiness, and that's livable. How about you? Are...

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Stringbean I don't really have what you would call an allergy, but if I eat more than a small piece of hard cheese, I break out in a sweat. It doesn't hurt me, but I do wonder what causes it. My husband sometimes has a light asthmatic attack after eating things with...

21 Jan 09

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Attention: Associated Content (AC) Experts

HeavenUnaware @HeavenUnaware (1757) • United States 10 Jan 09

What is the easiest way to navigate through that site? I went there and it's a little overwhelming to a newbie. I signed up for an account and now I want to look around, maybe add some writers to my list of favorites and read...

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Stringbean Hang in there Andrew and get some more articles up. The per page view payments will surprise you when you get lots of articles up. My daughter decided she would add to her 11 articles and see what would happen, and her page view payments have really increased....

18 Jan 09

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Attention: Associated Content (AC) Experts

HeavenUnaware @HeavenUnaware (1757) • United States 10 Jan 09

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Stringbean Upfront payment means that you want them to pay you for the article when you submit it. It doesn't have to be about a topic they specifically asked for. If they like your article, they will make an offer and you can accept their offer or reject it. If you...

18 Jan 09

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My Teenager has a Charmed Life

Lil Bit aka Royal Mom @royal52gens (5488) • United States 13 Jan 09

As some of you already know, My youngest daughter was recently injured in a car accident. Her guardian angel was watching over her. In fact, I think her guardian angel is working overtime. My daughter and her friend were in the...

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Stringbean I live in Oregon where there is a pretty stiff fine for not wearing seatbelts. Close to $100 I think, and that is for everyone in the car who isn't wearing one. When my kids were young, no one had ever even heard of seatbelts, but now that they are build into...

18 Jan 09

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