I would like to believe that we can discuss on this forum objectively, critically and in a friendly manner, the great challenges and problems that AMT causes us, but I note with regret that this objective is not achievable in any way. We all hide behind our finger and pretend not to notice the mockery we are subjected to, for fear of being kicked out! My conclusion is that this forum, like Turker view forum, does not produce anything good and constructive.
If this is not a good fit for you, and we are not a constructive community - there is no reason to be here.
Years ago there were petitions by turkers for a fair wage. Many schools/uni's signed on to that statement. But that is LONG gone. Mturk is dying.
The people that are making money right now have closed quals and even they are scratching around for work. If you follow the forum, you can see that most are working on other platforms, finding other online gigs, or jobs out in the world. A few are still working some closed quals that they have had for years.
Again, there is nothing out there to fix what is happening. There is also no advice we can give to anyone to fix their personal struggles. (I'm speaking as me - and I think for most people here - many of whom are better turkers than I). Mturk is dying a slow death. Unless amazon feels like it needs the money (and I don't expect this) - the platform will go under at some point. It is just what is happening.
