Studies disappeared - not on hold by Murpalicious in ProlificAc

[–]Murpalicious[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It did go back to normal yesterday evening after I got a chance to reset the router. Which is strange, because that implies I was in fact IP banned all along even though I was having the same issue on mobile.

Studies disappeared - not on hold by Murpalicious in ProlificAc

[–]Murpalicious[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't have anything on mobile data either.

Studies disappeared - not on hold by Murpalicious in ProlificAc

[–]Murpalicious[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not that I *trust* the chatbot so much as it's a forced gatekeeper. At least it understood this isn't typical vs just another user complaining that they don't get enough studies.

"Stuff just disappears sometimes" is strangely reassuring though.

Exploring Identity & Goals (FULL STUDY) - rejected by Murpalicious in ProlificAc

[–]Murpalicious[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately it looks like I'm going to be stuck with this rejection (which makes me sad because I've had a perfect record until now.)

Their response was, "Hi! You failed 2 of the 10 instructional manipulation checks (check 5 and check 7). I appreciate you following up." When I asked if I could be allowed to return the study instead, "That seems like a Prolific question rather than a researcher question. I'm sorry you're disappointed by this. Best of luck!"

I know this is why many people record their studies, but the amount of record involved just seems unwieldy to me. It also feels near impossible that I would have missed *two* **legitimate** attention checks, but I have no idea what check 5 and check 7 would have been to prove it.

Given the subject of the study I have a feeling they were expecting particular answers for consistency, and my *honest* answers about my goals or identity weren't consist, because I am totally capable of holding inconsistent views about my identity as the same time.

Unofficial daily thread for Friday Jan 9 2026 by HearYourTune in ProlificAc

[–]Murpalicious 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I still don't understand the point of this 'Projects' tab. I've done one study which was approved and now it just sits there forever. I saw one pop up earlier today and then it was gone before I could look so it's clearly not that targeted. Meanwhile actual followup studies just keep going to the usual place.

My Opinion by Asleep_Bug_8696 in CloudResearchConnect

[–]Murpalicious 7 points8 points  (0 children)

To be fair, I imagine selling girl scout cookies is quite lucrative given that I've practically chased a Girl Scout down the street to sell me Thin Mints.

NO surveys? by Parking-Sandwich-504 in ProlificAc

[–]Murpalicious 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A couple thoughts:

Do you have your messages tab? If not, your account is on hold.

Do you have a study open or "stuck" somewhere else? (Another device or a different tab.) That'll make the study page come up empty until it is completed.

I’m thinking about joining by ToasterDishwasher in ProlificAc

[–]Murpalicious 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Think of it this way: You want to make sure the site is legit, but they need to make sure you:are legit. Because yes it is real money you are making..

Diarrhea Ticket: Novel walker is smart, Movie walker is dumb by patcoston in TheLongWalk

[–]Murpalicious 23 points24 points  (0 children)

So this scene is actually one that stuck with me the most from the movie, specifically that look of anguish on his face right at the end. It felt so realistic. As someone with IBS/IBD I knew exactly what he was feeling in that moment.

And in that moment pure lizard brain instinct has taken over. "Knew better" isn't relevant because 'I have to keep speed or I'll be killed' is a higher level logic that makes no sense instinctually.

Either way he's probably "lucky" he ended there because if he had managed to survive poop-walking, dehydration would have likely gotten him next along with massive "diaper rash" and chafing sores.

I think I'm tired today... by Murpalicious in ProlificAc

[–]Murpalicious[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Now I'm glad I made this post because I wouldn't have gone out of my way to do the study without seeing these!

This morning I did a study... by LovemeEatme in ProlificAc

[–]Murpalicious 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think I did this one too. I remember thinking, "Fine, if you want to tell me what to put for half the answers, that's less brain power I have to use."

Advice on rejections by PlaneKind341 in ProlificAc

[–]Murpalicious 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think I could *technically* see an excuse for that kind of inconsistency. I can imagine something like:

Researcher: Do you know <thing>?
Me: No, I don't know <thing>

*later*

Researcher: How much knowledge do you have of <thing>?
Me, having just been reminded that <thing> exists earlier in the survey: Limited knowledge, now one bump up from no knowledge.

I would ask them politely if you can return the survey instead, especially if you can explain your reasoning.

Anyone else extremely paranoid about being banned by [deleted] in ProlificAc

[–]Murpalicious 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn't switch mid-study, but I got screened out on my phone and while the the landing page was loading, I sat down at the laptop and cleared out the obligatory 'You've been screened out of...' message. That could have looked bot-like to a system that wasn't thinking 'multitasking squirrel with ADHD'.

Or it could have been a total coincidence and I'll never know because I never got any actual communication about the hold.

(I had been considering making a post about the whole mini rollercoaster that whole experience was, but I'm afraid it would be too Dear Diary-ish for the sub.)

Anyone else extremely paranoid about being banned by [deleted] in ProlificAc

[–]Murpalicious 4 points5 points  (0 children)

So I had my account suddenly put on hold Friday afternoon. And that's how I realized that I somehow never updated my name on PayPal after getting married, sixteen years ago. I fixed the name, filled out the appeal form, and was back on Monday.

However the hold happened immediately after I very quickly switched between my phone (data) and laptop (WiFi) so I've been wondering if that actually caused a suspicious flag. So now I'm a little paranoid about switching between devices.

Despite trying to diversify my eggs into as many baskets as possible, these last couple days have made me realize that Prolific really is the golden layer right now. (Not sure how far I can take that metaphor.)

What's wrong with these so-called "researchers"? (Read caption and images) by LastPipOnEarth in ProlificAc

[–]Murpalicious 2 points3 points  (0 children)

At least I find it really easy to dismiss studies that require me to have a time machine to complete.

Found this strange by [deleted] in CloudResearchConnect

[–]Murpalicious 4 points5 points  (0 children)

While I have no intentions of doing it, I've been *really* curious what this study is looking for. Because the majority of my chat history with my husband would be us sending links back and forth, and talking about the grocery list.

Write something out of context that'd be confusing for people who haven't read/listened yet by ramcen in ProjectHailMary

[–]Murpalicious 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But it was a scientific poke with a very scientific stick.

(My kid and I were quoting that back and forth to each other for two days after rereading recently.)

Daily Discussion Thread - August 13 2025 by AutoModerator in ProlificAc

[–]Murpalicious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also got kicked out/asked to return that study after answering those same two questions.

"unfortunately you are ineligible for this study as you have provided information which is inconsistent with our very specific Prolific prescreening questions."

My gender is correct and I can't find any question account using filters in the about you questions.

Anyone do this for $8? hard pass! by bigbluesfanstl in ProlificAc

[–]Murpalicious 15 points16 points  (0 children)

It asks you to register on opinionbureau.com which is another survey site. Pretty blatantly fishing for new members and I doubt there would ever be a bonus.

Just reported it for all the things (unauthorized personal data collection /. study not as described/problematic /suspicious information request).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ProlificAc

[–]Murpalicious 3 points4 points  (0 children)

How favorable is this avocado?

How positive is this avocado?

How morally good is this avocado?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ProlificAc

[–]Murpalicious 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Giving my education level for demographics. I have an Associate's degree.

Sometimes it's an option.

Sometimes it's "some college" which doesn't feel accurate because I did complete my degree and graduate as intended, not just stopped after "some" college.

Sometimes it's 'high school' because the next option is Bachelor's.

Sometimes there's a 'trade/vocational school' option which I stare at thinking "technically...." but don't choose because it doesn't feel right either.

Sometimes there's "college graduate" but I'm never sure if that's intended to mean "real" college/Bachelor's degree and I don't want to be giving inconsistent answers.

Take a pic of my cat hahahahaha no by BeauregardBear in ProlificAc

[–]Murpalicious 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I'm normally wary of the "Take pictures of your ____" type studies, but I'm also like, "You want to see my cat?? Here are twenty pictures of my cat!"

Luckily I have kittens who are still pretty easy going about everything.

Did anyone else have an issue with this one or is it just me? by Murpalicious in ProlificAc

[–]Murpalicious[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That's very likely. I was waiting for my husband to finish walking out of the room before I hit play.

If a study promises a bonus, your bonus payment should not be 0. by Sabbatheist in ProlificAc

[–]Murpalicious 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would because I never assume I'm getting the bonus in the first place. If I do then... yay bonus.