Bel Ami ([info]southwest) wrote,
@ 2009-07-05 12:48:00
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Mechanical Turk
Can You Actually Earn Reasonable Money from Mechanical Turk?

The guy, who is a rather qualified writer, was able to make $7.61 per hour. Considering that it is fairly easy to find an $8-10/hour brainless job, performing those intelligent tasks for less money does not seem worthwhile. However, those that are homebound might find it useful to make a few extra bucks while caring for a child, or a house, for example. Or, if you are one of the many that have lots of free time at your regular job, you can effectively supplement your income from your office computer.

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[info]3ebc
2009-07-06 08:11 am UTC (link)
you might also want to consider those people in the world for whom $7 an hour is some serious cash. Internet does not only revolve around US and Europe ;)

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[info]southwest
2009-07-06 08:17 am UTC (link)
MT requires good English skills in the majority of its tasks, which leaves out most of the poor world. Except for India, perhaps.

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[info]3ebc
2009-07-06 10:25 am UTC (link)
only a billion or so people. minor really ...

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[info]southwest
2009-07-06 10:29 am UTC (link)
only about 5% of all Indians are perhaps good enough to work successfully with MT, but most of them surely have a more gainful employment :)

you, economists, should take your rose-colored glasses off every once in a while :))

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[info]3ebc
2009-07-06 11:32 am UTC (link)
only about 5% - Where Does This Number Come From?

and don't be calling names! :)

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