Gather.com

I want to release my frustration with a website...Gather.com.... So this post is sure to resemble vomit, because puking is what I want to do when I think of the way Gather robs it's users of their time and energy with false promises of these so-called "gather points."

You see Gather is a social community where you are awarded points for your participation and after collecting so many points you can then turn those points into gift cards, paypal, or other prizes. This is all good and well, and yes they do pay, however the time it takes to gain enough points is a slow and long road to tread.

I joined this site a little over a year ago and was very active in the beginning, back when points weren't so far and few between. Then Gather decided they were being just a little too generous to their users and started cutting back the amount of points that were awarded, then went as far as to stop rewarding points for some activities. Now I'm lucky to see one point rewarded per post! I am no longer rewarded for viewing and commenting on others work, and though there are still some people who have gained my readership, there are many who have failed to meet my expectations and I no longer have time to stop over and read.

I see that this site is up and running, but in my opinion it won't be for that much longer, unless they change their motto...saying that you will be paid for conversation...and coming up with a different plan.