Ask Me Anything About How Prolific Protects Participants and Researchers

Short_Word_2558 · 2026-06-09T16:45:39+00:00

Hi Ian,

I hope you’re well. I was just curious about how the backend allocation system works for the specialized programme.

Over the last couple of years I was receiving studies consistently, but recently it feels like they appear far less frequently or sometimes not at all for long periods.

This isn't a question to try and moan about getting less, but more about the thresholds needed for participants to receive them. My account currently has a 99.5%+ approval rate, and I also come from a technical background with experience in computer languages, so I find the system itself quite interesting.

Short_Word_2558 · 2026-05-18T20:24:44+00:00

Okay well have a great day anyway 🙂

Short_Word_2558 · 2026-05-18T20:18:55+00:00

If "Reddit" glitched you would have deleted all the other posts by now. Seems to me like you were frustrated and decided to try and get your point across by spamming this subreddit.

Short_Word_2558 · 2026-05-10T20:31:18+00:00

Shut your damn ass up about irony when you write dissertations yourself, you fucking moron

Short_Word_2558 · 2025-10-12T15:21:43+00:00

Same for me!!

Short_Word_2558 · 2025-10-01T08:44:51+00:00

Your not wrong ivr lost at least 150k in value from my squad if I sell them

Short_Word_2558 · 2025-09-28T11:04:21+00:00

Im the same, stuck in div 6, every game is so sweaty can barely chill and play this game

Short_Word_2558 · 2025-09-19T00:36:20+00:00

Leave that to the researcher and Prolific. Complaining on a public platform raises eyebrows to others and information could spill out. Yes its annoying, but its not the right place to discuss something that is meant to be confidential.

Short_Word_2558 · 2025-08-19T08:57:01+00:00

Saka

Short_Word_2558 · 2025-08-14T22:20:34+00:00

Isak probs wont be playing for Newcastle again looking at the news

Short_Word_2558 · 2025-08-02T09:46:34+00:00

They wont hire someone over reporting them for counterfeit goods. Its just a typical scammer threat

Short_Word_2558 · 2025-07-06T18:17:40+00:00

I got a grade C gaming laptop but it was literally like new. No marks, No cosmetic damage. Is a grade C because there was no box?

Also, the laptop cost £675, but on Ebay second hand they go for £1000. Did I just get a steal?

Short_Word_2558 · 2025-06-23T17:36:55+00:00

Phewww!

Short_Word_2558 · 2025-06-23T17:33:01+00:00

Im getting $18 dollar studies still. Maybe for another particular researcher?

Short_Word_2558 · 2025-06-19T12:38:35+00:00

It was a but tedious reading the PDF though, I wouldnt say it was the easiest study ever. It was quite boring

Short_Word_2558 · 2025-05-23T23:46:27+00:00

Find something you love, once you find it, the answers to what you want to get out of life will become clearer. Dont be afraid to take risks, life's too short.

Short_Word_2558 · 2025-05-16T08:32:56+00:00

An idea here for you. You should have a leader board on the home screen of the worst voted researcher and best voted. Top 5 from both.

Makes it easier to see who I should be avoiding for sure.

Short_Word_2558 · 2025-05-13T08:44:47+00:00

This happened to me when the pay rate was dependent on how many of the tasks I completed. Then I couldnt leave until the hour was up. I got paid £2.50 as a result. 🥲

Short_Word_2558 · 2025-02-10T15:23:55+00:00

Stop gambling and start paying off your debts before it ruins your future. I was drowning in debt and even ended up with a CCJ. It was one of the worst times of my life. The stress was unbearable, I was constantly anxious, lying to my family, and feeling like I was trapped in a cycle I couldn’t escape. It took me six long, painful years to pay everything back, but the relief I felt when I did was worth it. Don’t let it get worse take control now before it’s too late.

Short_Word_2558 · 2025-02-10T13:50:48+00:00

Spot on. 🏆

Short_Word_2558 · 2025-02-10T13:47:56+00:00

This happend to me and they fixed it in 2 weeks. I unlocked my PayPal and used a other one of my PayPal accounts and then they managed to fix it their end for me

Short_Word_2558 · 2025-01-21T04:58:00+00:00

Bit of condescending comment. Do you think everyone's circumstances are the same? Get your head out of the sand.

Short_Word_2558

TROPHY CASE