Paid Posters: Good or Bad?

I continue to hear about paid posters a lot lately...

Do you think this is a good thing or not?

I am very interested in your feedback...

Thanks,

THE SHRINK
 
Re: Paid Posters: Good or Bad?

I posted this in another thread. As long as they bring quality it's a good thing. Who cares if a guy is paid or not.
You'd be surprised on how much traffic a paid poster can bring in. Not so much for a large forum but for a smaller one it's a must. I use to pay posters and in a little over a year there were 3,000 posters registered. I'm not sure of the amount of ghosts but I wasn't doing that.

The only reason I say this is because guys have posted at other forums that I paid them. Also, I'm not going to answer any questions on who or how much but they have posted that it was nice money.
 
Re: Paid Posters: Good or Bad?

From a bussiness standpoint of course it's a good thing. If you have someone who can create a good bit of extra traffic there is nothing wrong with a bit of incentive.
 

PO69

EOG Master
Re: Paid Posters: Good or Bad?

Not needed.

Hell, i am shocked at how little moderators make. You need to pay them more if JMAN's numbers were right during his tantrum a few months ago.


What does it say about a "paid" poster if he is only getting lets say $2000 a month to post here 16 hours a day??? What a waste of time and eduction. Or shall I say lack of education
 

roach23

Banned
Re: Paid Posters: Good or Bad?

Shrink can't you answer your own question since you were about to pay Ace at least 1k a month to post, considering he was getting 2K a month from the RX to post after his stellar football season.

Its also funny that you bash him and call him a square chump now (which he totally is) since he left EOG after a day.
 
Re: Paid Posters: Good or Bad?

Shrink can't you answer your own question since you were about to pay Ace at least 1k a month to post, considering he was getting 2K a month from the RX to post after his stellar football season.

Its also funny that you bash him and call him a square chump now (which he totally is) since he left EOG after a day.

roach,

I don't know what your problem is lately but please don't hijack this thread and make it about ace ace or a pissing match between us, ok?

Happy New Year,

THE SHRINK
 

Mr. NBA

EOG Dedicated
Re: Paid Posters: Good or Bad?

I see nothing wrong with paying mods or posters.....after all it IS your jack that you're tossing around. If you think it helps the bottom line go for it. If I was the only one NOT getting paid it would not bother me one bit....I come here to shoot the shit and get perspective....paid or not paid.




































oh and when can I stop by and pick up my check?:+clueless
 
Re: Paid Posters: Good or Bad?

It's a common thing for people to get paid to blog, so why shouldn't the better posters or posters who can stir things up not get paid also??

Ultimately, it's the forum/blog owner's prerogative of how he wants to market his site, how he wants to advertise it and what kind of crowd or demographic he wants to attract.

But, there IS a BIG drawback. If some of the unpaid posters realize others are getting paid, it could cause a lot of animosity and they may flame the person's posts or leave the forum all together.

So, it's best to be DISCREET about it all, probably would be a good idea to put a clause in the agreement with the paid poster that he never reveals publicly that he gets a paycheck for being on the forum
 

roach23

Banned
Re: Paid Posters: Good or Bad?

roach,

I don't know what your problem is lately but please don't hijack this thread and make it about ace ace or a pissing match between us, ok?

Happy New Year,

THE SHRINK

Happy New Year to you too. I have to problem with you or anyone else.

And my comment is totally on topic....you were gonna pay Ace as a poster were you not? So from that standpoint you can answer the question you posed can't you??
 
Re: Paid Posters: Good or Bad?

Not needed.

Hell, i am shocked at how little moderators make. You need to pay them more if JMAN's numbers were right during his tantrum a few months ago.


What does it say about a "paid" poster if he is only getting lets say $2000 a month to post here 16 hours a day??? What a waste of time and eduction. Or shall I say lack of education

I take it you're exaggerating with the 16 hours a day comment, PO69.

Though it varies by forum, most moderators are asked when they are hired what part of the day can they post and moderate a forum and how many hours per day.

Usually, as long as you're available for a few hours per day (and the forum owner knows what days and times you need to be away), it's all good.

$2000 a month for messing around on a site you enjoy is not chump change btw
 
Re: Paid Posters: Good or Bad?

$2000 a month for messing around on a site you enjoy is not chump change btw
especially considering the fact that many these guys were going to be power posting even if not paid. The only thing that changes is now they have an agenda.
 

PO69

EOG Master
Re: Paid Posters: Good or Bad?

Well I wasnt talking about being a moderator above, I was just using the paid poster example who is NOT a moderator
 
Re: Paid Posters: Good or Bad?

I was just using the paid poster example who is NOT a moderator
you want a good capper that's on fire.

Ace Ace had one good year and has sucked after that but he's a huge draw.

A guy like Ace lures in the fish and everyone's happy.
 
Re: Paid Posters: Good or Bad?

Happy New Year to you too. I have to problem with you or anyone else.

And my comment is totally on topic....you were gonna pay Ace as a poster were you not? So from that standpoint you can answer the question you posed can't you??

Yes, and u nailed it regarding Ace Ace...

EOG was fortunate to have been outbid by TheRx (to be polite)...

Personally, as long as posters aren't offended, then I don't see a problem hiring paid posters...

However, whether or not EOG will continue this practice is unclear and whether or not they should be identified is another important issue that a good forum needs to address, imho...
 
Re: Paid Posters: Good or Bad?

PO69

Being a paid poster wouldn't bring in THAT much, but you'd have less restrictions as far as "toeing the company line" and having to promote sportsbooks you don't paticularly care for

And you'd have a less restrictive schedule on the forum
 

roach23

Banned
Re: Paid Posters: Good or Bad?

Yes, and u nailed it regarding Ace Ace...

EOG was fortunate to have been outbid by TheRx (to be polite)...

Personally, as long as posters aren't offended, then I don't see a problem hiring paid posters...

However, whether or not EOG will continue this practice is unclear and whether or not they should be identified is another important issue that a good forum needs to address, imho...


Like raiders said...paying posters probably isn't a bad idea. and i think eog had some good paid posters like Trace fields and dave cokin...but they were more handicappers posting picks rather than just regular posters...

identifying paid posters is probably bad...espically if they are of the "easy to bash cause they suck" variety like Ace or Journeyman. But even worse it to pay them and deny paying them.
 

Heim

EOG Master
Re: Paid Posters: Good or Bad?

Unless a poster has name recognition the answer is no.....

A Cokin, Fields or Boston is worth it....They bring intrigue.

Jeff Jones is the only anonymous poster I've ever read worth
paying...
 
Re: Paid Posters: Good or Bad?

At the end of the day those opinions are just going to fall by the wayside. But my two cents. By the way roach is on point as usually.

You paying any posters.....hey its your money do as you wish. The fact that amuses or annoys some posters is a) denial of the truth (i.e JMAN does not have mod powers, when that isn't the question asked people are curious for whatever reason is JMAN is being paid by this site for is posting skills) (while not your fault the SBRJOHN reply did make me laugh at loud at the mofo thread)

If you people were just upfront about things few would care but when you flip flop on issue after issue such as General once saying many moons ago that after JJ Gold was canned/left/whatever that eog will not and does not need paid posters it affects any real creditability you have.

Personally you remind me of the scene in Casino where Joe Pesci was giving the loser gambler money to pay his rent and heating after he gambled it away and tried to lie about it. It gives the General a reason to say you are generous anyway paying a few people to post/grade contests/start topics etc.

Basically I personally wouldn't give a fu*k aslong as you are honest about it but sadly that doesn't seem to be a skill of yours most times and only after people figure it out you then try to place a positive spin job on your actions.
 

LLXC

EOG Veteran
Re: Paid Posters: Good or Bad?

If others knew who were being paid, I think it would just make the other posters jealous. What poster wouldn't want to be paid to post though?
 
Re: Paid Posters: Good or Bad?

Your place, you pay the fiddle player. I think the whole concept is ridiculous. . . . . .
 
Re: Paid Posters: Good or Bad?

JMan was a regular topic and poster in the RR at the RX and had a meltdown once a week. He then got a mod job after sucking up big time.

I think he may have been the only mod on post review while working.:)
 

SCI

EOG Enthusiast
Re: Paid Posters: Good or Bad?

If others knew who were being paid, I think it would just make the other posters jealous. What poster wouldn't want to be paid to post though?

I agree. I think some posters would be offended and feel like their not being recognized as an equal in a community atmosphere. I don't think it would be a good biz decision to make it known.

I always see the same group of people starting threads and another group replying. It's the same shit, paid or not. A couple of paid posters will draw views and attention, but will not make a forum flourish. The money would be better spent to directly attract people with a passion of interest on the subject at hand.
 
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Munchkin Man

EOG Dedicated
Re: Paid Posters: Good or Bad?

$2000 a month for messing around on a site you enjoy is not chump change btw

You're right about that.

$2000 a month is more than twice the amount of the Munchkin Man's take home pay on his monthly disability check.

Munchkin Man
 

Junior

EOG Veteran
Re: Paid Posters: Good or Bad?

Of course paid posters are good for business. Its all about business. Don't people in the working world get paid? If it generates making money of course its good. If its posters that you want then pay certain posters and hundreds will follow. I am sure you are paying some now, but like I said thats between you and that poster only.If someone can bring lets say 500 followers here its worth it IMO.
 

MadCapper

Head <in> Moderation
Re: Paid Posters: Good or Bad?

If there is proof that certain people generate revenue for you then perhaps they should be paid for it.
 

Tim Patterson

EOG Dedicated
Re: Paid Posters: Good or Bad?

I very well may be looking for work this spring.
My corporate job may be in trouble.
Gonna wager on sports, that's for sure.
 

Ace

EOG Veteran
Re: Paid Posters: Good or Bad?

i would assume that most of the paid posters would be gambling for living or had in the past earned their living gambling ---a boston, d cokin,a lang,s fezzik----and they are writing up their thoughts to go along w/their posts ---i see no problems

i don't have time to write up my thoughts on all of my posts----i would like to learn from the pros.
 

munson15

I want winners...
Re: Paid Posters: Good or Bad?

I continue to hear about paid posters a lot lately...

Do you think this is a good thing or not?

I am very interested in your feedback...

Thanks,

THE SHRINK
I, for one, am tired of posters questioning whether someone on the site is getting paid. I think it's no one's business but yours, and I'd rather not speculate on who's got an agenda legitimately, or is just being paid to drive traffic.

I may be naive, but I like to believe that everyone is posting because they enjoy the dialogue, and the chance to mingle with so many people of similar interests. To try and decipher someone's motives as it relates to them being on the EOG payroll is counterproductive, IMO.

To answer the question, I feel if someone is making money doing something they enjoy, that's a good thing. As someone who spends time here and is decidedly on the outside of the industry, I'd just rather not know.

It's fine that certain posters are paid, but it's not a good idea for the rest of us to wonder who they are. I know that's probably an irreconcilable position, but after observing the comments on the subject, I think it leads to jealousy on the part of posters who may feel they contribute as much or more than someone cashing a check. My .02:cheers
 
Re: Paid Posters: Good or Bad?

I think it's a good idea if the poster gives valueable enough contributions.
 

rayray

EOG Dedicated
Re: Paid Posters: Good or Bad?

imo, the only posters worth being paid are posters who have good documented betting records and can give a wealth of information on games and teams. you gotta pay your mods, that goes without saying, but to pay people to just start up silly "who would win if" and "how do you tie your shoes" kind of threads all day is a waste of money. people are always going to talk about what is on their mind anyways.

if your forum is worth a fuk, your mods are great posters and very knowledgeable about sports and other topics. dont pay people to start b.s. threads, pay people who consitently post winners and give great info on certain sports.

it is always beneficial to pay someone who can bring inside information or analysis to a forum. to pay someone who recites espn news or yahoo news shit all day is a waste. we can all get that info. i would want better, more in-depth and personalized info out of my paid poster.
 

munson15

I want winners...
Re: Paid Posters: Good or Bad?

I agree with Slappy, I went off on a tangent, and he brought up some good points that I never touched on.
 

ShavenCoinpurse

EOG Dedicated
Re: Paid Posters: Good or Bad?

imo, the only posters worth being paid are posters who have good documented betting records and can give a wealth of information on games and teams. you gotta pay your mods, that goes without saying, but to pay people to just start up silly "who would win if" and "how do you tie your shoes" kind of threads all day is a waste of money. people are always going to talk about what is on their mind anyways.

if your forum is worth a fuk, your mods are great posters and very knowledgeable about sports and other topics. dont pay people to start b.s. threads, pay people who consitently post winners and give great info on certain sports.

it is always beneficial to pay someone who can bring inside information or analysis to a forum. to pay someone who recites espn news or yahoo news shit all day is a waste. we can all get that info. i would want better, more in-depth and personalized info out of my paid poster.

Slappy nailed my point EXACTLY. To pay posters to just start a bunch of crappy annoying thread son the main forum is ridiculous. Culver, Trace, etc.. I would think should be paid to come here with some knowledge. I go right to their threads when I see they posted. Then again, if just the amount of posts generated is what brings in the ad dollars from books then I guess it makes sense. Even if it is sometimes crappy books like USDBET and the regular posters get stiffed.. ouch.
 
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The problem with paying posters ....

Essentially they are jack-offs with no life, posting from Mom's basement. Most of them claim to bet thousands of dollars a day while collecting a forum check that amounts to less than 15 bucks an hour.

They tend to jump into every thread with thier pathetic opinions regardless of whether or not they are really welcome.

You give a moron even a "little" power and it doesn't take long before they are moving and editing threads.

:houra

- K1
 

Pigpen

EOG Veteran
Re: Paid Posters: Good or Bad?

If it is good for business then I say go for it. Hell, even talking about it here draws traffic which is what a forum is after IMO.
 
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