tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4789609582191945149.post4891347041327351921..comments2013-02-07T13:24:44.106-08:00Comments on Survival Tools for Women and Families: Review of MediaPiston, a Work-At-Home OpportunityLeslie Porterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16483942223608506580noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4789609582191945149.post-4394523254111542152012-04-24T15:36:46.702-07:002012-04-24T15:36:46.702-07:00Hi Jen,
I was just going to read and go, but sin...Hi Jen, <br /><br />I was just going to read and go, but since your response struck a common cord in me, I decided add my two bits. MediaPiston is indeed a great place to work. Admin is attentive and do their best to attend to both writers and clients in a timely manner.Now with that said, about that client you mentioned...<br /><br />She was or is becoming one of MediaPiston's best client due the the volume of work she sends there and the bonus she gives each writer on those 3500 word assignments as well. <br /><br />I had one article (2000+ words) accepted plus a bonus, and like you had a 3500 worder rejected. I am still peeved though Im getting over it. Similar to your case she sent it back for a second editorial check. That all she asked for. I did the checks and sent it back to her. It was rejected with some crap comment I cant totally remember right now.<br /><br />As the forum boards on MediaPiston revealed just about everyone who worked on that batch of articles were in limbo. Everyone was confused and just not sure what she wanted. Admin was also actively working with the client to get clarifications and the I remember Margaret in particular advising writers wit rejects from the client to send them a message as they were working with the client to sort things out. They were on that bit and would make replies and give updates on the forum boards. No doubt it would be hard for them to respond to all complaints individually at that time as many writers were confused and disgruntled. <br /><br />It was also mentioned in the forum that admin would be working to compensate writers with articles that were rejected by the client with those vague to non-existent reasons. Writers with rejects were to send in their complaint. I did, and though it took a bit of time I was compensated for not only that article, but another wedding one I was working on, but had to stop as the site was acting up nd I was unable to see the article to continue working on it. I had alerted admin to that as well and I was asked to send in the work I had already done on it and I would be compensated. That was done.<br /><br />I'm not sure why you were not compensated,but I so far have not come across another writer on the forum boards that were not compensated. The forum board is a good place to visit and just see what the other writers are saying. It really helps me and I hardly comment there. <br /><br />I do hate the fact that I was blocked from selecting any more articles for that client as well. Those with rejects were not allowed to continue writing for her as she chose to work with those whose articles she had accepted. That was silly as far as I'm concerned has her instructions were not clear to begin with. Due to the vast number of articles she had to reject, everyone should have been given a fair shot at her articles after she had sorted out herself and issued clear and concise instructions. <br /><br />That, plus the reject (even though I was compensated) really peeves me to this day. That said, MediaPiston is by far my choice site to earn while I continue to hone my writing skills.Theajadeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06203502627980560430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4789609582191945149.post-45484733701736245092012-03-03T12:26:20.028-08:002012-03-03T12:26:20.028-08:00You may have had a good experience, but I did not....You may have had a good experience, but I did not. Although I have been favorited by a client and had several assignments accepted without need for revision a recent experience has left me discouraged. <br />I accepted an assignment that required the writer to create an article that was at least 3500 words. I followed the instructions and made the revisions necessary that were outlined by the first editor. The client sent it back with minimal instructions for further revision. She said I needed to take care of some awkward phrasing and gave me one example. Fixed that and double checked the rest of the article. The next day I received a response that my article was rejected. After hours of research and writing I have nothing to show for it. <br />Now I have another article for the same client and similar instructions for a final revision. No examples of what the client wants to have revised. It is also a 3500 word article and I have spent hours of research and writing on this one as well. I have left a comment asking for more clarification from the client as well as commenting on the last assignment that was rejected and have heard from no one. Supposedly one is able to dispute a rejected assignment, but I cannot find information on the website about how to do this. I'm glad that you have had success with this site, but I think people should be aware of the possibility of not being compensated for their work. It is very disheartening to have hours spent working on something and be paid nothing for it.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06060315330983718635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4789609582191945149.post-3454702153318108362012-02-09T20:04:29.988-08:002012-02-09T20:04:29.988-08:00Thanks for leaving a comment, Joe! I have 23 writ...Thanks for leaving a comment, Joe! I have 23 writing jobs under my belt so far at Mediapiston. I have pretty much stopped writing for other sites (except my own sites, squidoo lenses, etc..)Leslie Porterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16483942223608506580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4789609582191945149.post-43225220145536216632012-02-08T22:57:56.422-08:002012-02-08T22:57:56.422-08:00Leslie, thanks for posting about us on your blog -...Leslie, thanks for posting about us on your blog - we're flattered!<br /><br />MediaPiston is dedicated to creating the best possible writing community online. Ultimately, getting there is a collaboration between our writers and clients.<br /><br />I appreciate that you mentioned how we go out of our way to help writers. In the rare cases where there are disputes or misunderstandings, we'll nearly always do the right thing and pay out the writers; this isn't obvious in our marketing, but it's clear once you've written a few articles, so I'm glad you called this out.<br /><br />We're working hard right now on a lot of exciting improvements, such as daily payments for active writers (instead of just weekly), premium pay for fast turnaround times, premium pay for writing in particular areas of expertise, paid revision requests and more. The most exciting part? All of these are ideas that were born out of close collaboration with our community.<br /><br />We hope you and your readers will join us and become a part of making MediaPiston into the best writing community around.<br /><br />thanks,<br />-Joe<br />Founder and "Chief Piston"<br />MediaPistonAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02423726404996367713noreply@blogger.com