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sorry, (Reply to this comment)
by cherryl63902
Being a newbie, Some of the content has flew over my head. What I did understand is really helpful though. Thanks.
Cherryl63902
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Nov 23 '02
3:01 pm PST
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Success at Epinions (Reply to this comment)
by bizewriter
Having formerly worked as an expert for a major Internet presence, whereas parallel pay and work quality issues existed, I can relate.
The page view method appears to make sense in the Epinions environment, and thankfully people rate the advice. This would seem to level the playing field while encouraging and rewarding good reviewers and discouraging page views of poor ones.
Most people here seem honest and fair in this process. It is very clear what goes around, comes around, as is the overall effort and quality of an opinion.
I was on a rating system at an "expert" site where 'experts' frequently tried to drag each other through the mud. It was obnoxious and the tactics didn't work in the long run.
People who put in the time and effort as well as provided quality help, came out on top. Expert advice is often subjective, medical help is a good example. Often laypersons win out over degreed professionals. I'm not talking about medical advice but rather help, information and experience.
The primary keys to success are to concentrate on your target audience, put yourself in their shoes, be unique and work with the intent of helping rather than selling others.
Good Luck to Everyone,
Donna
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May 26 '01
7:01 am PDT
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Dennismihalik (Reply to this comment)
by DennisMihalik
Bravo and thank you!
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Dec 24 '00
9:52 am PST
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Old news but good advice (Reply to this comment)
by DrDad
The news about the change in status and pay rate for experts may be old, but the advice you give for earning Income Share is great.
Anyone wanting to reap I.S. benefits would be wise to follow every word of your advice carefully.
Great post.
Bret (DrDad)
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Oct 04 '00
7:47 pm PDT
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elf1 (Reply to this comment)
by elf1
Netkat for President!!
Truly a remarkable,altruistic
individual! a real asset to the epinion community!
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Sep 17 '00
10:58 pm PDT
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HR simply isn't good enough (Reply to this comment)
by LaBruja
for the guts, integrity and insights shown here. I'm struggling to get a better grasp of all the intricacies there are in epinions (finances, politics etc). This has been both helpful and very encouraging. Thanks. Jacinta
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Aug 10 '00
10:29 am PDT
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Wow! (Reply to this comment)
by 888
I am beginning to understand a little more all the time. I am so new I don't understand all that I probably should know. I do know that I have a passion for writing, and that there are a few not many but a few that are enjoying my writings as well; which I appreciate. Thank you for helping.
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Aug 01 '00
12:40 pm PDT
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Not Knowing The "OLD" system-- (Reply to this comment)
by ArthurG
I am trying so hard to grasp the "trees" in this facinating forest called Epinions!
I am hopeing that the bottum line is---the "Golden Rule?"
Roy
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Jul 30 '00
4:22 pm PDT
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Well thought out (Reply to this comment)
by sprimemd
Insightful and helpful, I appreciate your contributions here.
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Jul 26 '00
8:39 pm PDT
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The most important thing I learned from this article (Reply to this comment)
by paramendra
"To see the top ten in each category, go to your user page and click on the Eroyalty column of any of your reviews (it's all the way on the right)."
The best things on the web are point and click.
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Jun 06 '00
10:47 am PDT
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Right on Target! (Reply to this comment)
by cathyb53
What an excellent epinion on epinions! I don't pay all that much attention to the whole issue of eRoyalties vs. Income Share vs. Experts, but I know a whole lot more than I did before, thanks to netKat's thoughtful article. Thanks!
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Apr 26 '00
4:26 pm PDT
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Re: Zoiks! (Reply to this comment)
by netKat
Keep your chin up and see how you fare in the next IS distribution. You never know... :)
Thanks for stopping by,
Kat
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Apr 23 '00
5:23 pm PDT
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Zoiks! (Reply to this comment)
by Jaywa
Kat-
Very nice review. I particularly liked the part about you thanking the non-experts. That was downright good of you to do so. I am one of those people who got hurt by the Income Share Program(ISP), so it is hard to write reviews knowing I will end up making $.01 per read, and end up not making that much from the ISP. Ah well. I really do enjoy writing at Epinions, and knowing that I actually am helping people make better decisions, although it isn't evident by my ISP... Grrrr. Well, anyway, great epinion. Keep it up.
Best,
Jay
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Apr 22 '00
4:55 pm PDT
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Well done. (Reply to this comment)
by MARIEROY
A thoroughly enlightening review.
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Apr 15 '00
7:51 am PDT
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WAY TO GO NETKAT (Reply to this comment)
by JAGUARDOG
That was a very well written opinion with great points all. I love to read your stuff. Thanks for being here and letting us read your thoughts. Have A Great Day and God Bless You, Ron (JAGUARDOG™).
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Apr 12 '00
4:12 pm PDT
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Global Thanks (Reply to this comment)
by netKat
to everyone who stopped by! Best of success as you continue to contribute, participate, and make Epinions a great place to hang out! :)
Kat
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Apr 11 '00
6:11 am PDT
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Re: The flaw in your argument... (Reply to this comment)
by netKat
I know that there are plenty of experts (de facto and otherwise) who are not designated as such on this site. I do believe that those of us who have the title have earned it, and continue to earn it, however the fact that we were plucked out of the masses and others were not indicates to me that there is fortune involved.
It is also apparent that the job description of experts has changed. No longer are we compensated for being the MVPs, as in your analogy, but rather we are level with the rest of the team. It is up to us to stand out through the usefulness of our reviews in the eyes of the fans, rather than in the eyes of the management.
Thanks for your feedback! :)
Kat
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Apr 11 '00
6:09 am PDT
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Re: And these words rang especially true... (Reply to this comment)
by netKat
That's really the true bottom line of the whole thing. I could have saved a lot of typing, huh? ;)
Kat
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Apr 11 '00
5:46 am PDT
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Re: Expert Category (Reply to this comment)
by netKat
Being an expert has not been rendered meaningless, but rather it has been changed.
The goal of the site is for the benefit of the readers. The writers, experts included, must alter their content to meet the needs of those readers in order to make the most Income Share. This is just plain capitalism.
I personally enjoy your writing very much. I do hope you continue. I would really miss your work if you did not.
Kat
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Apr 11 '00
5:45 am PDT
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Re: Welcome Fellow Cheerleader! (Reply to this comment)
by netKat
Thanks Helen!
It is more of an interesting challenge to us now to try to understand what the consumers want to read.
One thing I absolutely LOVE about you is that you see problems as potential opportunities... just like me! xoxoxoxo
Kat
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Apr 11 '00
5:41 am PDT
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Re: Good review! (Reply to this comment)
by netKat
I guess the quality is in the eye of the beholder. :) Who knows?
Kat
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Apr 11 '00
5:39 am PDT
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Re: I'm not surprised... (Reply to this comment)
by netKat
Thanks, Daniel! It was worth $.01 to get it off my chest! :)
Kat
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Apr 11 '00
5:37 am PDT
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Re: Excellent! (Reply to this comment)
by netKat
I'm glad you fared well in the first Income Share distribution! Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving such a nice comment. :)
Kat
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Apr 11 '00
5:36 am PDT
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Re: Bravo! (Reply to this comment)
by netKat
Thanks so much for your nice response!
Kat
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Apr 11 '00
5:35 am PDT
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Re: LOVE IT LOVE IT (Reply to this comment)
by netKat
Thanks! I'm glad you were pleasantly surprised. Continued success,
Kat
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Apr 11 '00
5:35 am PDT
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Very Well Said Kat (Reply to this comment)
by DoubleCoog
Thank you!
-Adam
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Apr 07 '00
6:42 pm PDT
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Very well said (Reply to this comment)
by momsworkinlate
I agree this is the best system for all. Another great epinion =0)
Laurie
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Apr 07 '00
4:13 pm PDT
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Kudos to you! (Reply to this comment)
by jankp
This may be the longest, most interesting review I've read here, and a HR is not good enough for you. Thanks so much for your community spirit and great advice. Very, very nice work.
Jan
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Apr 07 '00
9:14 am PDT
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You set a great example for everyone! (Reply to this comment)
by mom2twinz
Kat, you have a great attitude and are setting a wonderful example. I never thought of looking at the new
system from these points of view, and have come away from your review with a renewed faith in the ultimate fairness of it all.
Thanks,
Mary (mom2twinz)
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Apr 07 '00
6:44 am PDT
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Add On Another Penny! (Reply to this comment)
by DAnneC
From someone is disappointed that the income share was so small, but who (as a newbie) still hopes to become an expert -- because it's there, afterall!
--DAnneC
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Apr 07 '00
4:02 am PDT
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