ChaCha!

[05 mazda6s]

Just thought I'd share this:
http://www.chacha.com
You can ask them anything! Through texting 242 242 (ChaCha) or calling 1800-2CHACHA and it's a free service.

I've been a guide for almost a week now and love workin for them. It's a real deal job with the W9 form and all. I make $0.15 a text, the top guides make $0.20 a text and there's even voice transcribers that make $0.04 a call that lasts about 30 secs a transaction. So far I'm at about $26 Some of the experienced guides on the guide forum are making $300-$400 a week with week contests.

If you want to try to be a guide please add cmanzi7790@gmail.com as a referral!

People are always asking the weather, how ChaCha works, directions, traffic reports, horoscopes, stock quotes, gas price questions, mpg for a car questions, medical & health even jokes, you name it!

Check it out!

ChaCha is like having a smart friend you can call or text for answers on your cell phone anytime for free! ChaCha works with virtually every provider and allows people with any mobile phone device - from basic flip phones to advanced smart phones - to ask any question in conversational English and receive an accurate answer as a text message in just a few minutes.

[den9]

they had a link just like this from some university, it wasnt 1800 though, how the hell did u get this job anyway

[The Captain]

I just applied to be a guide. How many hours have you put in?

[den9]

i just asked how much hp a 1.9 tdi has, and thats a hard questions to find cuz theres so many diff specs, i think they just pulled some number out of their ass because it didnt sound familar at all.

then i asked them some trick questions and they didnt fall for it

[Vypurr]

Can you work from home? I would love to do this at school!

[05 mazda6s]

they had a link just like this from some university, it wasnt 1800 though, how the hell did u get this job anyway
My co-worker first told me about the service and also mentioned that they hire guides. So sure enough I applied, passed their 4 tests and made it to how I am now.

I just applied to be a guide. How many hours have you put in?
Nice! I'd say about 5-6 hours including the morning when it's slow. At nights though it is very busy.

Can you work from home? I would love to do this at school!
Yeah of course! That's what I do, I work at home. I might bring my laptop to school and do it in my spare time if I can. But I don't know how it'll be for me yet being my first year in college.

[The Captain]

So you reply on your computer and it sends a txt? I don't actually have to text people?

[Vypurr]

I will be applying as soon as I get home from work tonight!

[05 mazda6s]

So you reply on your computer and it sends a txt? I don't actually have to text people?
Yes, "the infoseeker" sends a text to 242 242 (ChaCha) I receive it, find an answer, and the answer is texted back.

I will be applying as soon as I get home from work tonight!

Great!! Be sure to include my email: cmanzi7790@gmail.com where it says who referred you.

[Jeffros Spec V]

I signed up to be a guide...I put your e-mail in as the referrer

[05 mazda6s]

I signed up to be a guide...I put your e-mail in as the referrer

Great! Thank you!

[Vypurr]

Is there special software that they make you install or is it web-based? Can you send back funny answers? lol

[TROLL]

everyones jumping at the chance to make a killing 15 cents at a time? eh, i guess it adds up, maybe.
moving this to networking since thats what it is...

now its a free service, so they either advertise in their texts or calls, or they are saving your number to compile contact lists and selling them for a boatload like most companies.

[05 mazda6s]

Is there special software that they make you install or is it web-based? Can you send back funny answers? lol
You will need a broadband connection which most of us nowadays have. A firefox browser then once you start the simulator test you'll get a guide toolbar. And getting a clippings add-on helps to make answers quicker.

Guides have a handbook to go by for answering questions.

everyones jumping at the chance to make a killing 15 cents at a time? eh, i guess it adds up, maybe.
moving this to networking since thats what it is...

now its a free service, so they either advertise in their texts or calls, or they are saving your number to compile contact lists and selling them for a boatload like most companies.

Yeah it does add up since most of the questions take less than 3 minutes to answer and at night there is a high volume, so once you answer a question you get another one pop right up after. They just make their money through advertising.

[Jeffros Spec V]

I'll scoop up dog **** for cash.

How long does it take them to reply so see if you are a guide?

[Chris215]

lol cool service, I asked what came first, the chicken or the egg?
answer: Science has not yet answered that key question, but I do know the Egg McMuffin came before the Chicken McNugget lol wtf.

[05 mazda6s]

I'll scoop up dog **** for cash.

How long does it take them to reply so see if you are a guide?
Give it about 3 days after your application then you'll get an email to start taking the 4 tests.

lol cool service, I asked what came first, the chicken or the egg?
answer: Science has not yet answered that key question, but I do know the Egg McMuffin came before the Chicken McNugget lol wtf.
Haha, yeah guides can have fun and be a little humorous with answers and may give personal answers too especially if it's inappropriate.

[TROLL]

haha thats a funny answer.
i could do this while i sit at work but i'll probably just keep on fueling my OCD by refreshing supraforums, nasioc, romraider, and tst over and over and over. or maybe i'll spend another 3 days planning out a fuel system including diagrams.

[garrettej8]

wow, cha cha.

I remember being a guide like 2 years ago and it sucked. I'm going to see if my account is still active.

[05 mazda6s]

wow, cha cha.

I remember being a guide like 2 years ago and it sucked. I'm going to see if my account is still active.

I'm sure it has improved a lot since then. Especially when it came out 2 years ago.

[sexystover]

how do they pay you?

edit: nvm i read a FAQ, wow sounds kool , but i found out u have to be 18+ =[

[Nors]

LOL I applied to be a guide.

[05 mazda6s]

LOL I applied to be a guide.

Nice the more, the better! And those you don't apply for a guide, it's still a great service to use.

[The Captain]

Alright I'm pretty much set up I think. I answered like 12 of their sample question things for my testing. How long does it take for them to grade the answers?

[Nors]

I failed the intro test haha.. o well.. lazy me didnt watch the vid/read anything.

[05 mazda6s]

Alright I'm pretty much set up I think. I answered like 12 of their sample question things for my testing. How long does it take for them to grade the answers?

It took me about 2 days for them to make a decision.

Also an update I'm at about $35 and some change now.

[05 mazda6s]

Bump back up for a great free service

[Soon2bG60]

I tried texting them for the horsepower of a 1999 stock Chevy Camaro, Two times, No answer =[

[grimm]

I tried texting them for the horsepower of a 1999 stock Chevy Camaro, Two times, No answer =[

200 HP @ 5,200 rpm: 225 ft lb , @ 4,000 rpm:

[05 mazda6s]

I tried texting them for the horsepower of a 1999 stock Chevy Camaro, Two times, No answer =[

Huh that's wierd. I know the server has been slow these past few days though with a high volume.

[cmr076]

less than 3 minutes to answer, @ 15 cents per answer means you will be making like what 3 dollars an hour.

[The Captain]

haha i'm officially a guide.

[05 mazda6s]

less than 3 minutes to answer, @ 15 cents per answer means you will be making like what 3 dollars an hour.

Nah not really it can actually be up to $6-$8 an hour. At night, it's ridiculously busy

[05 mazda6s]

haha i'm officially a guide.
Nice man, congrats

[05 mazda6s]

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[rista]

ok so i applied.
hopefully i get accepted.

however,
the only thing im worried about is my bank account being drained:jawdrop:

do they really pay you?

[abrok99]

i asked what came first the chicken or the platypus no answer yet

[05 mazda6s]

ok so i applied.
hopefully i get accepted.

however,
the only thing im worried about is my bank account being drained:jawdrop:

do they really pay you?

Great! Nah, no way there are 25,000 guides around the country that do this including me. I really wouldn't worry about it, they are a trusted company

[abrok99]

im having alot of fun with this ahaha thanks for sharing

[abrok99]

i asked if tokyo drift based on a true story lol will edit in reply

edit- it is not but drifting on mountain sides is very popular in japan i now will ask whats a better engine for my skyline a gallo 12 or a gallo 24

[sexystover]

so wich engine was better?

my cha cha experience was funny, i asked wat BPU and BPU+ meant (basic performance upgrade) and they didnt get it , so i told them the awnser and we ended up having a whole convo back and forth asking riddles to see if we could stump each other haha

[abrok99]

i asked what is a tristatetuners and it said a website to shares the interests of cars then i said what is a abrok99 and the answer is a member of tristatetuners haha

[TROLL]

haha nice questions... i'm trying to think of some good questions to ask

[Erik]

i asked if bigfoot exists. they said its all opinionated. I asked what gender is my current guide? i got a female. I asked if she was hot and that time it was a guy. I asked what was the most fuel efficient car in america and they responded with the prius at 45mpg. I asked if it was ok to eat a kidney stone and he/she said he/she wouldnt suggest it.

[05 mazda6s]

Haha funny questions. So is anyone else a guide yet?

[ozthunder]

I've been using this thing for months, it's a lifesaver.

[The Captain]

Haha funny questions. So is anyone else a guide yet?

Yo, I sit at work with this thing on and I won't get any questions...is the day a really slow time?

[Soon2bG60]

Yo, I sit at work with this thing on and I won't get any questions...is the day a really slow time?


I dont get answers either.

[Erik]

I dont get answers either.

cap'ns a guide, hes not asking questions.

although, i was bored and asked "how do thunderstorms work" and it took about half an hour for a crappy answer.

[05 mazda6s]

Yeah it's a great convenient service.

I also made top guide a few days ago! Feels great to be the top and making $0.20 now. Also there is a new position available called an expediter. Check this:
Hello,

ChaCha is adding new Guide roles, and after reviewing previous applicants we would like to invite you to join the latest ChaCha Mobile Answers Guide opportunity to become one of ChaCha's first Expeditors!

Expeditors are like the Air Traffic Controllers of the ChaCha world. It's your speedy, savvy work that keeps the questions flying in swift, orderly fashion to the right places. At times, you'll even intercept questions yourself and provide an instant answer to the customer.

As an Expeditor, you sit at the crux of the system, converting all incoming questions into a standard form, determining if answers already exist, and categorizing the questions so they're routed to the best available Guides. We think the Expeditor role is a perfect fit for Guides who prefer a more systematic set of tasks.

What's required? Strong grammar and spelling, excellent general knowledge, fast typing, quick decision-making, and strong reasoning ability.

You might make a great Expeditor if you:

... like solving puzzles (crossword, sudoku, jigsaw), Spelling Bees, Trivial Pursuit,

... like organizing things, putting everything into the right box, keeping your inbox tidy

... like playing games like Civilization, SimCity, Command and Conquer, Total Annihilation

... are fascinated by internet indexes, card catalogs, and methods of organizing data

... like the top-level view best - where you can see the farthest

... think you'd make a good Air Traffic Controller, Librarian, or Career Counselor

... enjoy seeing the amazing variety of questions people ask ChaCha

The Expeditor

The Expeditor performs a more systematic and defined set of tasks than a Generalist/Specialist. We compare Expeditors to Air traffic Controllers because their work keeps everything moving smoothly. Expeditors don't search for answers, they help identify who should do the searching by correctly formatting and categorizing each question.

Expeditor Duties

* Converting questions into a standard form
* Determining if an answer already exists
* Categorizing questions to route them to the best available Guide
* Providing direct responses for certain question types

Expeditor Skills

* Strong grammar and spelling
* Excellent general knowledge
* Fast typing
* Quick decision-making
* Strong reasoning ability

Expeditor Compensation

Expeditors do many more transactions than a Generalist or Specialist. Expeditors are paid a $.02 base rate with a $.01 quality incentive. This quality incentive will be automatically paid out to all Expeditors at least the first 30 days while they learn the system. Pay averages between $4 - $7 per hr.
Give it a shot!

Do you have what it takes to be an Expeditor? Ready for a seat on the bridge of one of the hottest information services in the world? Help ChaCha take the next step in delivering incredible Mobile Answers by being an Expeditor. Like every ChaCha Guide role, work hours are flexible.

To start training, please click the following link and log into the KnowledgeBase with your Guide username and password: http://knowledgebase.chacha.com/questions/311/

Good luck!

[05 mazda6s]

Bump back up top for this great service

[jrl1018]

I tried it. Id love to be a guide if I was a year older.

I asked what the stock horsepower of a b18b1 is and it said: 200 @ 5500 Torque: 220lb.ft @ 3400 it's weight is 3,033 lbs

:bigeek:

[05 mazda6s]

Bump back up for a great service :bump:

[Scapegoat]

def not worth my time, even at work... $$ wise... but this would probably be a blast to do anyway to dick around with during work.

[Vypurr]

Can you get blocked from it? I don't get any response anymore

[Soon2bG60]

Haha funny questions. So is anyone else a guide yet?

Ive goten a email saying ive been approved, But Im too young.

[abrok99]

i **** around with them all the time but i havent been getting answers lately...slackers haha

[Soon2bG60]

i **** around with them all the time but i havent been getting answers lately...slackers haha


I never get answers. =[ Damnit, Seems like everyone haten on the kid these days =[

[abrok99]

I never get answers. =[ Damnit, Seems like everyone haten on the kid these days =[

i got the answer

i asked what a better engine for my nissan r34 gallo 12 or a gallo 24

he/she:i didnt know pizza places made engines

i then proceed to call them my boy haha

[dragonfly2k3]

how do they pay out? Im a guide now! I am doing my 10 warm-up questions.

[The Captain]

You can either wait to get to $100 and have them send you a check, or you can sign up for their bank account and cash out whenever, but that has a fee attached to it. Once you chose your payment, it's touch to change to a different method. However, I only got to $25.00 before losing interest so i wish i would have just signed up for the bank account.

[05 mazda6s]

Can you get blocked from it? I don't get any response anymore

No can't get blocked from it. I'm not sure what that's caused from really

how do they pay out? Im a guide now! I am doing my 10 warm-up questions.

Did you by any chance refer me and use my email address cmanzi7790@gmail.com?

You can either wait to get to $100 and have them send you a check, or you can sign up for their bank account and cash out whenever, but that has a fee attached to it. Once you chose your payment, it's touch to change to a different method. However, I only got to $25.00 before losing interest so i wish i would have just signed up for the bank account.
I thought it was $100 sent to your paypal account? Maybe I'm wrong :confused: but I think they had it set up like that originally when I signed up and changed it. I think just getting the $100 into checking account is personally because you get no interest/fees taken from it even if you have to wait a month.

[05 mazda6s]

Bump back up top for a great service to be aware of