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[joyce]

Originally Posted by my_fingers_hurt

Everyone has different experiences, but it doesn't mean the posts aren't true. Obviously, someone isn't getting paid and complaining. I agree that complaining on a forum is not the right thing to do, but it's also a good heads up for others to check their payments. If it happens to one person, it's probably happened to another.

I only see 2 people here saying they got paid fine and one person said it happened to her before, so obviously forum drama is right. I just checked the blog again and someone posted that they had been shorted also. So, you're only 1 person who has said everything has worked out fine while 3 other people have said they didn't get paid properly. You are in the minority.

How can I be in a minority over there when I barely ever post. I only post to help someone out with a question. There are a ton more people writing for DS than what you see posting in the forums, so obviously they are either happy or handling their problems in the correct way. The regular posters at DS are a slim minority and quite a few I basically see crying all the time. If there are (let's estimate here) 500 writers who work steady for them, but only 20 are whining regularly about something, how can I be in a minority?

Besides, don't people check their paychecks at any company they work for? Mistakes happen. I was just shorted hours at a major company I work for outside of DS (a real job). I spoke, they listened and the problem was fixed. If they don't check, well they're just plain stupid if you ask me. I check to make sure all my articles were paid every payday. Any problems I've had are directly related to an editor, not DS in general. I'm not saying that everything is pudding and cream cheese over there, but it's also not that way at any company. Get real!

I don't call 50 people regularly posting on a forum the majority. So I can only assume the other 450 or more are either too sensible to whine on the forum about pay, or are handling the problem in a correct fashion. I don't see on this forum a bunch of people crying about be screwed by DS. Julie had a problem once, but now everything has worked out fine. Most of the problem posts are about an idiot editor.

Estimating a problem on 3 problems and 1 non-problem is not correct statistics anyone should go by. Enough said, I'm now going back to write some articles for that horrible, non paying, screw you over DS. It's just like I feel about life.....you only hear about the ass wipes of society because they are the ones crying out for attention by doing bad stuff and people thrive on bad. You never hear about people doing good or being happy, it just does not make a good news story.

People who are unhappy at DS....please just leave and go somewhere else. Free up the articles for those of us who really want to write. It's stupid. Am I going to continue to eat liver when I hate it, just because it's high in iron? Hell no, I'm going to choose another food product.

[SouthernFriedJulie]

Whoa- I said that it happened a long, long time ago.

Don't put words in my keyboard, bub. [or bubette]

Once, during a changeover of software and editorial staff- a lot was going on. I was also given full rights back to my work, an apology, and since then I've made more than double what I was owed. Ironically- by the same company- Demand Media's rev share on eHow- which is where I posted the articles after getting the rights back.

I've worked for companies that never fixed a problem in a paycheck-offline. I resigned. If DS didn't pay me now, I wouldn't BE there. Simple as that.

As for the editors there- they do what they can with the limited communication system. I've had ONE article rejected because the CE and I both were confused with what we should do on the topic. The CE regretted needing to reject it based on what her superior told her [i'm just using her, could've been a he] and said so in the comments.

There's unhappy people in every job. When I worked in nursing homes, I didn't care for being literally up to my elbows in poop, but I loved what I did-caring for others to make their life better at the end. Writing, I [and many, many others like me] get to share our expertise on subjects to the masses. The way we are encouraged to write on DS is friendly, open, and in a way even some of the people that have a hard time learning can understand.

You're not going to get a clear step by step in a magazine for someone like that-unless it is a targeted niche mag.

Anyone, genius or far lower, can get the information they need for free from what we at DS supply. We get paid for THAT. I don't give two flying froggy fornications if the revenue is from Adsense or other ads. Even educational television has advertisements, but it's available to everyone. [sponsors such as home improvement companies and so on]

So, don't like it? Find another job. That's what we grownups do.

[SouthernFriedJulie]

Originally Posted by my_fingers_hurt

So, because the ce was "confused" you worked an article and lost money? I guess you learn something every day. I guess "confused" is a reason to not pay someone. I'll remember that next time.

Go away. No one cares anymore. You're just trying to keep stirring up drama. If you're not happy working for them- don't. If you don't work for them, then get over it.

Anyway. Time to stop feeding the troll.


SO- Here's a topic change away from bottom feeders...


If you're working for Demand to have a little extra holiday cash, what are you planning to do with it? Any wishlists you're fulfilling?

Me:
For my 3 year old-
Kota!



For the girls- T will get Butterscotch, Ambi will get Smores-
Ponies!


For the baby...not sure yet


For hubby-
Xbox360 Modern Warfare 2 Edition



And for me:
Yes, you're all welcome, ladies

[plaidearthworm]

Thanks for asking, Julie. I'm actually writing toward several goals right now--all have to do with getting ready for winter. This winter may be even worse than last year, so a new generator is on the list, along with ample supplies in case we lose power again. I'm also working toward a new laptop, and some nifty holiday gifts for the family. Hubby's loving the GPS function on his Blackberry, so I'd love to get him one of those in-car GPS gadgets. My stepdad's recovering from lung cancer surgery, and the doctor said he needs more exercise: I'm wondering if he would use a Wii Fit. I've set a goal of five DS articles a day to accomplish all this, and have room for my other freelance writing, which pays less frequently and much slower, LOL.

[Cassiopeia]

Originally Posted by my_fingers_hurt

Everyone has different experiences, but it doesn't mean the posts aren't true. Obviously, someone isn't getting paid and complaining. I agree that complaining on a forum is not the right thing to do, but it's also a good heads up for others to check their payments. If it happens to one person, it's probably happened to another.

I only see 2 people here saying they got paid fine and one person said it happened to her before, so obviously forum drama is right. I just checked the blog again and someone posted that they had been shorted also. So, you're only 1 person who has said everything has worked out fine while 3 other people have said they didn't get paid properly. You are in the minority.

There is no obviously about it. You can not count the offending blog as an accurate accounting as the author is spreading hearsay.

What you DO have is three of us here, saying we are being paid. One had difficulty a while ago but it has been remedied. Therefore we are in the majority. Who here is NOT being paid now? Answer that for me, if you will please.

[Cassiopeia]

I'm actually not able to write for DS at the present moment. And yes, they keep emailing me asking me to come back and get busy but between school and the launching of my new business and site, I'm a bit swamped under. I was doing a bit of title editing too in those moments when I sit in front of the TV and relax. It's easy work but I'm not as fast as I could be at it so I only make about 12 an hour doing it. Still, I made enough to pay two utilities.

And LOVE the Daniel Craig photo. *sigh* It's always a good day when we see him. ;-)

[peep_show]

Originally Posted by my_fingers_hurt

So, because the ce was "confused" you worked an article and lost money? I guess you learn something every day. I guess "confused" is a reason to not pay someone. I'll remember that next time.

You are right on! Thank you for that link! I bookmarked it!

Don't pay any attention to these people. They are only defending their bread and butter, so you can't expect them to agree. You will get more followers. Just hold out and don't let them bother you.

[Cassiopeia]

Originally Posted by peep_show

You are right on! Thank you for that link! I bookmarked it!

Don't pay any attention to these people. They are only defending their bread and butter, so you can't expect them to agree. You will get more followers. Just hold out and don't let them bother you.

Originally Posted by my_fingers_hurt

Thank you. I appreciate your kind words.

ahahahaha!

thanks for the giggles. ahahaha

[htrent]

Originally Posted by SouthernFriedJulie

If you're working for Demand to have a little extra holiday cash, what are you planning to do with it? Any wishlists you're fulfilling?

Dunno about Christmas yet! I think we may just skip the gifting this year and put the money towards a Disney cruise for March. Those suckers are 'spensive! But, oh, the all-you-can-eat shrimp! nomnomnom.

[WriterKM]

Originally Posted by my_fingers_hurt

Thank you. I appreciate your kind words.

Oh, this is rich. First you pretend that the blog that you're promoting isn't yours. Then you make up another user name to compliment yourself on a blog that you claim isn't yours. And then you say thank you in a response that would only apply to you if it were your blog, which you claim that it isn't.

This is amusing as hell.

[htrent]

Originally Posted by peep_show

Don't pay any attention to these people.

Last comment I'm making on this (I swar!).

If you fling yourself into a conversation where people are already discussing a topic OBVIOUSLY you're interested in paying attention to those people. Otherwise, you wouldn't be here. See how that logic works?

Ye be a troll until you introduce yourself in some way. Till then you're going to get picked apart.

Just sayin'.

[SouthernFriedJulie]

Originally Posted by plaidearthworm

Thanks for asking, Julie. I'm actually writing toward several goals right now--all have to do with getting ready for winter. This winter may be even worse than last year, so a new generator is on the list, along with ample supplies in case we lose power again. I'm also working toward a new laptop, and some nifty holiday gifts for the family. Hubby's loving the GPS function on his Blackberry, so I'd love to get him one of those in-car GPS gadgets. My stepdad's recovering from lung cancer surgery, and the doctor said he needs more exercise: I'm wondering if he would use a Wii Fit. I've set a goal of five DS articles a day to accomplish all this, and have room for my other freelance writing, which pays less frequently and much slower, LOL.

Hubs just caulked our windows. Seems the old stuff had flaked away in areas. Going to be a bad one here, I want a wood stove for the basement.

Have you decided between a Garmin or a Tom Tom? Or something else?

Not sure about a Wii Fit, but I heard someone talk about a treadmill and dvds that had 'walks' recorded.

Originally Posted by Cassiopeia

I'm actually not able to write for DS at the present moment. And yes, they keep emailing me asking me to come back and get busy but between school and the launching of my new business and site, I'm a bit swamped under. I was doing a bit of title editing too in those moments when I sit in front of the TV and relax. It's easy work but I'm not as fast as I could be at it so I only make about 12 an hour doing it. Still, I made enough to pay two utilities.

And LOVE the Daniel Craig photo. *sigh* It's always a good day when we see him. ;-)

Heh, he's schmexy.

Launching? I think I missed any links, so I'll check your signature when I'm done yapping.



-peeshow- we're not stupid, it's obvious you're the same troll or a buddy. Bread and butter, lol...what you idiots aren't getting is that for most of this- DS is extra income. And yes, I left the other P out on purpose.

Whoops, I think I hit the ignore button...

[President_Obama]

Originally Posted by my_fingers_hurt

Looks like someone is piggy backing off of writers weekly.

http://ds-forumdrama-exposed.com

I would also like to thank you, sir. Your countrymen thank you for the work you have done exposing DS writers.

[fairy86]

Originally Posted by SouthernFriedJulie

If you're working for Demand to have a little extra holiday cash, what are you planning to do with it? Any wishlists you're fulfilling?

Me:
For my 3 year old-
Kota!



For the girls- T will get Butterscotch, Ambi will get Smores-
Ponies!


For the baby...not sure yet


For hubby-
Xbox360 Modern Warfare 2 Edition



And for me:
Yes, you're all welcome, ladies

I'm saving up for vacation at the end of November. Right now, I'm doing 8-10 articles Mon-Friday. I'm hoping to start doing 12 or more each day.

Oh, and I've always been paid on time.

[htrent]

Originally Posted by fairy86

I'm saving up for vacation at the end of November. Right now, I'm doing 8-10 articles Mon-Friday. I'm hoping to start doing 12 or more each day.

Oh, and I've always been paid on time.

Jeebus, woman! I'm having a hard enough time doing 3-4. Maybe it's because I cut back on caffeine. I get easily distracted and it's hard to do the writing.

Maybe it's because I write on pretty dry stuff like hormones and conception, though. All that medical research. Eek.

[htrent]

Originally Posted by President_Obama

I would also like to thank you, sir. Your countrymen thank you for the work you have done exposing DS writers.

Excuse me, waiter - can you get me an I.P. ban, please? And a refill of my drink?

[paralulzagram]

I would also like to thank my_fingers_hurt for his fine work on a spectacular blog. I don't think the girls in this thread think clearly.

[paralulzagram]

Originally Posted by tpridgen

Excuse me, waiter - can you get me an I.P. ban, please? And a refill of my drink?

I am from the United Emarites nation and I am appalled at your racism.

[htrent]

Originally Posted by paralulzagram

I am from the United Emarites nation and I am appalled at your racism.

WTH are you talking about?

And how come you don't know how to spell "Emirates"?

[SouthernFriedJulie]

I put this together for the brand new posters here in support of my good friend, my_fingers_hurt

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[htrent]

Originally Posted by Cassiopeia

by the by, I reported the troll... Best thing to do really when faced with such silliness.

But...but...I was working on my post count. Now what am I going to do?

[Cassiopeia]

Originally Posted by tpridgen

But...but...I was working on my post count. Now what am I going to do?

*falls off her chair laughing*

And JULIE! Shame on you! bwahahaha

[SouthernFriedJulie]

Originally Posted by Cassiopeia

*falls off her chair laughing*

And JULIE! Shame on you! bwahahaha

[Cassiopeia]

Originally Posted by meat_plow

You are very rude to my friend my_fingers_hurt. I am from indonesia and I will not stand for your meanness.

Yeah, Julie...meat_plow won't stand for your meanness. You better repent right now! Or ...Or...

oh heck...I can't stop laughing now.

this isn't getting my homework done.

[htrent]

Originally Posted by meat_plow

You are very rude to my friend my_fingers_hurt. I am from indonesia and I will not stand for your meanness.

What does you being from Indonesia have to do with anything? Is that meant to be some sort of threat?

Anyway, welcome to the AW Forums. Nice to meet you. What kind of writing do you do other than blog trolling?