I wish I could decode the names of the sites there..!! :--D

@WRT: You're right, this site is called essayscam, but it should also point out the sites that are NOT scams. It really gets to me that everywhere I go people are quick to point out the flaws of any website, yet fail to point out any of the redeeming ones of the industry. There HAS to be a small percentage of better sites, no? If there are, then how does one go about finding them when apparently nobody either knows of them, or wants to talk about them?

@Student Advice: even if WRT has an axe to grind, if what he says about his own website is true, I don't think we can hold it against him. Those who have a better quality of professionalism always do get peeved at others who don't, so maybe that's how he feels about the situation. Though I still wish I'd get to know SOME of the good websites maybe so that I could at least see if I have a chance of getting paid better.

Like I said, I could really use the money.

Yeah, but the forum boundaries are strange. If you are not allowed to recommend a website, then how is it okay to badmouth them? There should be a balance.

I mean if you can say "don't work with them because they are bad" you should be allowed to say "work with them because they are good".

So basically all this forum does is tell people they are stupid to work at certain websites, without giving them any solutions? I guess it's my fault for thinking that this would be of any help to me.

Ok, that wasn't helpful at all. I'd really appreciate it if any of you guys PMs me about any other website which, at least in your opinion if not factually, is better than Academia. I really don't know the histories you guys have with each other, and I really don't want to get involved in the personality clashes here. I JUST want to find out if any of you would recommend some other website to me, via PM if not on the public forum.

@ WRT: So far I have not come across any site that seems legit to me, and those that are "extremely" legit, like the *** website, want that you should have a degree from THEIR country, as well as only write on subjects that your degree is in. That is something I find quite confining, as I normally like to write about various topics, because not only do I need the money, the extra knowledge I gain is always welcome. This is one of the reasons why I really like working for AR: I get to learn so much in such various disciplines. However, that is not to say that I try to attempt to write paper in ALL fields, as I know my own limitations as well.

I really have not come across any site so far that gives me such freedom. Yes, AR pays me peanuts when compared to what they are getting themselves, however, it's still money that I need.

@ rustyironchains: So what does a person like me do then? Where do I go if I want to find a list of some good sites where I can work?

So, in short, AR sucks, but too bad I'm stuck with them? Right? That's ok I suppose.

@StudentAdvice: Are you telling me that these sites pay and treat their writers better than AR?

@WRT: Sorry for asking, but why is it against the rules? What's so bad about recommending good/honest sites to people who want your help? You could always add a caveat (both you as a poster and/or this forum's administration). Sorry if it comes out as rude, but have you had personal experience(s) with the sites that are banned from being discussed here? (I am not asking you to discuss them, merely if you've had a personal experience in dealing with them, that is all).

Like I said before, I seriously look forward to hearing a better option than them. So far, I haven't had anyone tell me anything of the sort.

Not even through PM?

Yup, I really DO need the money. And as a writer who REALLY takes the work seriously, I would love to go to a company that would take better care of me, as I feel that the standard of work that I give to my customers is far above what others at academia are giving.

Errr, I just told you that my experience has been different. I rejoined in December (rather went back as I never really deactivated my account) and ever since then I haven't had any commission cut from my paycheck as I've opted to get payment only after I have more than 400$ to transfer.

Also, could you please answer my earlier query?

Oh wait, I think I misunderstood you. If you read further, you will see that they (Academia-Research) say that THEY will pay the commission owed to SWREG for any payment that is above 400$.

Which company would you recommend? Rather, which company do you work for, which you said had higher ethical standards than Academia-Research? I'd gladly work for them if they pay me more.

Oh, and here's what they said about the 20$ not being deducted for a payment of more than 400$

Earn 400 without paying off commissions!
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Dear Writers

Academia Research has got good news for you.
Starting from March 1st, all the Wire Transfer payments amounting to $400 and over, will be spared the $20 transferring commission by the billing company.
Earning at least $400 for a certain period now means you won't lose $20 per payment. From now on this commission will be covered by us.

Please bear in mind these conditions:
On the payment date you need to accumulate no less than $400 after all fines or debts being deducted from your earnings.
Certain banks may charge you an additional commission which isn't compensated for by Academia-Research.
We hope this little step will be motivating and profitable for you.

Best regards,
Administration
Academia-Research.com

WRT, that's your business ethic, however, not everyone is as ethical as you or your company are. Like I asked, what other choice do I have? Not make money at all? Or make money that is substantially lower than what the company is making, but which helps me nonetheless?

I guess not.

Of course I know they try to rip their writers off (everyone wants to make a quick buck at the expense of someone else), that is why I choose the "save/economize" option and wait till I get more than 400$ in my account.

I "knowingly" work for them because by the end of the day, I make much needed money for myself. What do you suggest I do?

I would honestly look forward to a better paying job that offers a diverse topics to write on for me to choose.

Just thought I should weigh in. I've been working for Academia-Research for quite a while now. I worked with them for about 3 years now (on and off). I will admit that after sending me checks 3-4 times, they skipped one check; they still owe me 346$, because the check MYSTERIOUSLY got lost on its way, and somehow could not be cancelled and reissued (that is why I stopped working there).

However, I've started working for them again (starting this December) as I needed some extra money, and I've discovered that their services have improved quite a bit when it comes to taking care of their writers.

I've changed the preferred method of payment to "Wire Transfer" and usually only transfer money after it has exceeded 400 dollars, as it saves me the 20$ commission their payment company cuts from the amount I've earned. So far they payment has been timely and good.

I thought I should join the forum to say this so that you have both sides of the story. However, please do not think that I will not post if they do something unfair to me (I won't delete my account here, just in case).