E-rewards [Master Thread]
#3736




Join Date: Feb 2001
Programs: IHG Diamond, HH Gold, Marriott Silver
Posts: 4,345
This clearly isn't harvesting more data, it's just pure incompetence and time-wasting.
#3737




Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: YVR - Vancouver, with most winter weekends in Whistler.
Programs: Aeroplan 35K, Alaska MVP, Marriott Titanium / Lifetime Platinum, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 4,633
#3738
In Memoriam




Join Date: Jun 2000
Programs: Honors Diamond, Hertz Presidents Circle, National Exec Elite
Posts: 36,111
I was really hoping to get ~$4 to redeem for Hertz, but maybe I will just redeem what I can somewhere and delete my account.
Really wish it were otherwise, since it wasn't that long ago that I could reliably count on e-rewards for a couple of thousand Hertz points per year.
I thought about a BBB complaint, but suspect it would make no difference.
#3739




Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: MCI
Programs: AA LT Gold; BA Silver; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 3,103
A couple of updates: I tried just responding "None" to the "Answer these questions to find a new survey" pages (although some required some sort of answer). The supply of surveys seemed to slow down and then I got an e-mail from e-Rewards on "How to Unlock More Surveys". The answer: provide information on those pages that don't give you any points. Bah. Have started answering them and I'm getting a few more.
Don't bother with anything on vaccines. Twice I took surveys on that subject, provided a good amount of thoughtful input to their questions (my attitudes, what persuades me/dissuades me in deciding which to get) and then got kicked out.
E-Rewards really needs a "Report this Survey" button when you get kicked out with pity points. Even if they didn't check every complaint they could look for the surveys that get a lot of them.
Don't bother with anything on vaccines. Twice I took surveys on that subject, provided a good amount of thoughtful input to their questions (my attitudes, what persuades me/dissuades me in deciding which to get) and then got kicked out.
E-Rewards really needs a "Report this Survey" button when you get kicked out with pity points. Even if they didn't check every complaint they could look for the surveys that get a lot of them.
#3740
FlyerTalk Evangelist




Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: SF CA USA. I love large faceless corporations. And they cherish me in return (sometimes). ;)
Programs: UA Premier Gold/disappointed 1MM, HH Gold, IHG Plat, MB lifetime Gold, BW Diam Sel
Posts: 17,819
It has now been months since I actually got a survey instead of the above message, even when I click on the link within seconds of the email arriving.
I was really hoping to get ~$4 to redeem for Hertz, but maybe I will just redeem what I can somewhere and delete my account.
Really wish it were otherwise, since it wasn't that long ago that I could reliably count on e-rewards for a couple of thousand Hertz points per year.
I thought about a BBB complaint, but suspect it would make no difference.
I was really hoping to get ~$4 to redeem for Hertz, but maybe I will just redeem what I can somewhere and delete my account.
Really wish it were otherwise, since it wasn't that long ago that I could reliably count on e-rewards for a couple of thousand Hertz points per year.
I thought about a BBB complaint, but suspect it would make no difference.
(There used to be another ratings site called www.planetfeedback.com , but that one has been on hiatus for quite a while.)
#3741




Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: NYC
Programs: DL PM MM; GE; Bonvoy Titanium; IHG Diamond
Posts: 2,389
Another bad survey alert: 67% into a long survey with ads from Fidelity, the survey stopped loading. It's just a page with the progress bar showing the percentage completed but the rest doesn't load. I should have known better, it's an SSI survey. If you qualify for this one, don't waste your time on it.
#3742


Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Las Vegas
Posts: 1,293
New feature...
Surveys On Demand
Hi XXXXXXX
Ready to earn even more with e-Rewards?
We’ve upgraded your profile, so you now have unlimited access to surveys.
In the past, you were limited to checking for surveys once a day.
Now, you can see what's available whenever you like. No more waiting for invites!
Simply log in and click “Find A Survey” to view all your studies. Give it a try and earn your next reward in no time.
Hi XXXXXXX
Ready to earn even more with e-Rewards?
We’ve upgraded your profile, so you now have unlimited access to surveys.
In the past, you were limited to checking for surveys once a day.
Now, you can see what's available whenever you like. No more waiting for invites!
Simply log in and click “Find A Survey” to view all your studies. Give it a try and earn your next reward in no time.
#3743




Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: MCI
Programs: AA LT Gold; BA Silver; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 3,103
I got that yesterday, too. Doesn't make a big difference for me; I can typically turn up more surveys by clicking on old "You Have a Survey" e-mails.
Glad to have more surveys, though. My Hilton point balance is looking a little lean and my 5-year old granddaughter doesn't want to stay anywhere else in Chicago but the ORD Hilton where she can see the action at the airport across the street.
Glad to have more surveys, though. My Hilton point balance is looking a little lean and my 5-year old granddaughter doesn't want to stay anywhere else in Chicago but the ORD Hilton where she can see the action at the airport across the street.
#3745



Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: VPS
Programs: IHG Platinum, Delta SM, Atmos Silver, Hilton Gold, Accor Gold, Marriott Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 8,165
#3746


Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: San Diego
Programs: UA LTP, AA LTG, DL Gold, Marriott LTT, HH Diamond
Posts: 958
Got that too...does seem to work, meaning that you can just go from the home page for "find a survey" rather than the minor inconvenience of using old e-mails. As noted, though, doesn't make any real difference in the end.
#3748


Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: San Diego
Programs: UA LTP, AA LTG, DL Gold, Marriott LTT, HH Diamond
Posts: 958
FWIW, I don't think I had a limit, either (or at least it was higher than 3, as I've done more at a sitting).
Anyway, a lot of people apparently have different configurations or limits, accounting for different experiences with the site.
FTF
#3749




Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: IND
Programs: UA Million Miler (Lifetime Gold), Hilton Diamond, Marriott Gold
Posts: 3,531
I got the notice email, too, so they probably sent it to everyone. My button usually is "lit" after taking surveys from emails, as well as when I go directly to the home page. Interesting that they don't treat everyone's account the same.

