I first heard about Mahalo Answers because I listen to TWiT and Jason was on there pimping it out one day.

I started for the money. Once I realized that I wasn't going to get rich answering questions and voting for answers, I started to post my own questions. And, lo and behold, I have gotten some great answers! For example: I posted the other day for some advice about which digital recorder to buy and got some solid info that let me to a purchase.
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I first came here because Google listed this site as one I could find a Resistance2 walkthrough on, after a few times of coming back to see the WT again I started to explore the site, finding the Mahalo answers section I was intrigued, at first I just searched the questions and answers then, finding Mahalo interesting and informative, I signed up. I keep coming back because I can always find something Im interested in knowing more about. I enjoy moving up in belt color and have progressed in my level of seriousness in answering questions, I still joke around a bit, but I now put genuine effort into both giving and getting information. I love this place, or maybe thats what my newfound addiction is telling me, either way I'm having fun.
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1)
How did you first find Mahalo Answers?

I heard about Mahalo at a conference (I'm sorry I forget which one) about a year ago. I didn't really think too much of it other then thinking that the "human powered search" sounded like a great idea... well, other then the labour that would be involved in creating and maintain an archive powerful enough to be useful. However, I think at first blush, that's what everyone assumes.

Some time after that, I was pressing the stumble-upon button doing some market research and came across this question:

http://www.mahalo.com/answers/money/what-internet-business-models-do-you-think-will-thrive-during-this-deep-recession

Jason Calacanis tipped me (M$1) for my answer and I thought, "hu... that's pretty neat" and continued answering questions. I haven't stopped :)

2)
What made you start using Mahalo Answers?

I think that it was a combination of positive re-enforcement for my initial contribution along with the realization that there were interesting questions that I could answer.

If I hadn't of been tipped early on, quickly made my first M$40 payout, or found interesting questions, I would have left. I think that the user interface was exceptionally important. Without much effort, I was able to easily understand how to answer a question and where to find other interesting questions.

3)
What keeps you at Mahalo Answers?

I like getting paid for answering questions. While I'm not here only for the money, it is a fun and tangible point system. When I win best answer on a question and see my M$ balance increase, that is rewarding beyond the monetary value of the M$. In the same breath, I don't particularly care about belt levels because at the end of the day, there is no difference between a purple and brown belt.

I like answering questions. I've used traditional forums and blogs to answer questions in the past but never really felt valued or rewarded beyond the simple "thank-you's" that I would receive. Here, I am occasionally tipped for a good answer and sometimes acknowledged by the community when I jump a major belt level.

Above all else, it's the questions themselves that keep me here. Answering these questions here helps me to think outside of my own little world by helping others.
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I found it while surfing the internet.
I wanted something fun to do and learn.
I'm still here because I like learning and getting paid.
Thanks!
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1.How did you first find Mahalo Answers?

I found out through twitter by accident, I did not know that my question was rolling over to Mahalo.

2. What made you start using Mahalo Answers

At first I thought this was some sort of goofy website that takes your information and tries to market it, but after a few minutes i noticed the site had a basic premise and easy to use. have been on less than 2-3 weeks and cant seem to stop using this.. a slight addiction I guess!

3. And what keeps you at Mahalo Answers?

The questions and answers motivated by a tip and a friendly forum where folks can help each other out.
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I found Mahalo when I was looking for help in finding some info for Fallout 3. I was stuck trying to find "The Family" and searched "Fallout 3 walkthrough" and up popped Mahalo. I asked my question and (in typical Mahalo style) got my answer in mere minutes!

And, since I made an account, I happened to log on again later, and started answering OTHER people's questions - and so began the addiction!

I keep coming here mainly because there's something new every day; be it an interesting question, something hilarious to read or simply because I have another question myself! I'm always learning something new - not to mention marvelling at how much others already know.

Love it, addicted to it and will be here as often as I can guys!! THANKS!!!
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I first heard about Mahalo and Mahalo Answers listening to a TWiT episode hearing Jason Calacanis talking about it. What made start to use Mahalo Answers was the unique point of tipping and the reward of cash for a best answer.

What keeps me at Mahalo Answers? The interaction between members, the quality answers that can be found, although lately it seems less with the huge influx of twitter questions but you have to take the good with the bad. All in all I like Mahalo Answers but I liken it more like a high maintenance girl friend, you have to be careful or the backlash can be harsh.
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How did you first find Mahalo Answers?

I also found Mahalo Answers after hearing Jason Calacanis talking all about it on TWiT. I had actually been to Mahalo.com beforehand but never navigated over to the Answers page. Once I heard about some of the features I decided to check it out.

What made you start using Mahalo Answers?

I started using the website because I saw some questions that I knew I would be able to help people with. Also, seeing some of the great answers, I finally found a place where I could count on a good answer to some of my own questions. There aren't many places that you can get quality answers; usually it will sit on a forum for days/weeks/months or get a crap answer. The immediate help from the community is great.

And what keeps you at Mahalo Answers?

I started out answering a lot of questions and seemed to be on a roll...then I came down with the flu (not the swine flu) and had to take it easy for a while. The main reason I come back now is to LEARN by looking through the interesting tipped questions and their answers. There are so many great questions paired with great answers. I also enjoy being able to dig up the answers people are looking for, which they cannot seem to find themselves. As the community continues to grow, I see that I will continue to receive more and more quality answers to my questions.
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1) How I found Mahalo Answers

I first found Mahalo from reading about it on another site, where someone who'd done freelance work writing for Mahalo discussed it. I came here to have a look around, and see if maybe I'd want to write for it. I fairly quickly decided not pursue writing for Mahalo, mainly becuase the topics requested and the amounts on offer weren't for me. Also it seemed like the sign-up process was complicated with faxing documentation and such.

Anyway while I was looking around I saw Mahalo Answers, which had fairly recently started. I can't remember exactly what caught my eye, maybe it was some interesting question in the Answers section of the main page.

2) Some good reasons why I keep using it

There's actually no one reason why I keep using it, and the variety of different reasons is probably what makes it compelling.

Some of the things I value are...

- Great community of friendly, thoughtful people. If you're going to have online conversations this is a very good place to do it. There are interesting discussions, humor, etc.

- The questions throw up interesting challenges, and they often reconnect me with things that I found fascinating once upon a time, but hadn't thought about for ages. One of the most unexpected benefits is it's reminded me why I once loved science so much!

- It can be very good way of finding out things you'd like to know. Asking a question here often gets excellent answers, though not always.

- It actually does a pretty good job of keeping me aware of what's going on in the world. Whether it's Wolfram Alpha or an Obama speech, you'll probably get questions here that will bring it your attention

- The tips are nice. I've made more than M$500, though of course I've given some out too. And Jason tells us we'll be able to make a lot more with M2, so I'm waiting to see what that's all about.

- I actually believe in what Mahalo is trying to do and think it's important. Both in terms of creating trustworthy sources of info online, and moving the net culture towards something more friendly and respectful than it often is.

3) Some not-so-good reasons I keep using it

I probably use it less efficiently and spend more time here than is strictly a good idea. Some of what has me do that....

- There's always a reason to check back to see things like new answers and comments on your questions, or to find out if you got a Best Answer

- When I do visit, maybe just to look at new answers to my question, I'll usually see other interesting things and get pulled into them. So I'll end up doing a lot more here than I first intended.

- It's a game, and there's the challenge and the competitive aspect of that. Getting to the next level, overtaking people in the top 100, even just getting that Best Answer. I can simultaneously think it doesn't matter a heck of lot what belt level I am, and yet still be motivated to get to the next one!

So there you are, the good and not-so-good reasons that keep me coming back!

I was tempted to say the Good, the Bad and the Ugly... but there's none that are too ugly there. :)
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Mahola answers are great, I was on www.google.com one day looking for a way to make some passive income. Using my savy search techniques I put 2009 after my search "this always gets you new information" and wa la Mahola answers found me or I found It. I believe that this site offers the most and simplest way how to make extra cash. This is my first post hopefully I came become a black belt soon so i can keep wanting to come back.
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How did you first find Mahalo Answers?
I found it because I'm on Jason's List (https://my.binhost.com/lists/listinfo/jason) and he mentioned he was looking for beta testers for a new project that would let people are "a little extra scratch." It intrigued me, so I took a peek.

What made you start using Mahalo Answers?
I am a big fan of the idea that the Internet is the greatest gift of our generation because of the breadth and depth of knowledge transfer it has the potential of bestowing upon our civilization. I had always dreamed that there should be some kind of repository where you can ask any question in plain english and get really great answers. The broken way this was done in the past was to have lots of forums (AKA bulletin boards) out there focused on specific topics, and then use something like Google to find these forums--provided you knew *exactly* what words to search for. Now, with Mahalo Answers, you don't need to know exact words because you have experts on here who understand the semantics of your question and can lead you down the path to where you need to be. Or, just answer your question outright--as most people do around here. It's phenomenal.

And what keeps you at Mahalo Answers?
I think what keeps me here most is the transparency. What do I mean by that? When I email feedback@mahalo.com, I don't get some automated response saying that I can't get a personal response. Instead, I get a personal response, usually within a matter of a day or two. That matters to me, because it makes me feel like I really am a contributor to the site in more ways than simply asking and answering questions, which make the site money. I like contributing to things like finding spelling errors, suggesting ways to improve the user interface, etc.

Also, I do enjoy both core parts of the site: asking and answering questions. It's a perfect win/win for me because I love helping people, but there are also times when I'd like to be helped as well. In order to be helped the best (i.e., in order to give a good tip that's not funded by Mahalo) I need to earn some Mahalo Dollars. How do I do that? By contributing to the site, of course! The game model is really a great model--make it a game, so people will enjoy the rewards and keep coming back.

But at the end of the day, I think I come back because it's rewarding to earn these little mahalo dollars when I earn the Best Answer--even if they're only worth 75 cents on the dollar in real life, which I'll probably never cash in because I use them up to ask questions and give back to the community--and it's rewarding to participate in the transfer of knowledge. I've learned so much from the Internet, and it's only appropriate that I return the favor to all of you when I have a few spare minutes during the day.

Thanks again to Jason for creating such a great site for people to share knowledge and learn.
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I heard about Mahalo Answers from Mahalo Daily. I liked the chance to answer questions, probably because I'm a teacher, and I want everyone to know everything.

What keeps me at the site first is the tips. For all the time I spend on the site, I don't feel so bad if I am getting paid for it. Even a quarter for a question I spend 20 minutes on makes me feel like I didn't waste my time.

Additionally, I enjoy the community sense, and the interaction. I enjoy seeing who answers what questions, who is thoughtful, who spouts whatever they've always been told, who votes good answers unhelpful, who puts time into responses, etc. Some people are flat and predictable, while others are open minded and logical. Some love life, and some are angry. It's very interesting and fun to be part of all of it.
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My husband introduced me to Mahalo.com, and the Answer section. Apparently he saw one of the Mahalo daily videos, and decided to check out the website.

I started answering questions because no one else had! I thought the answers were so simple and obvious. I also enjoyed the point system. It turns out that the day I joined just happened to be an "off" day for a lot of Mahalo members and that's why so many questions were left unanswered.

I've continued to use Mahalo Answers because I can get good reliable answers from other members, and also because I enjoy getting points for answering questions and having the most helpful answers. I also like giving people good solid answers.
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I heard about Answers via a message from Jason (No I don't know him, I just get email from him)

I started using it because it is a great interface that provides the ability to get inteligent answers without wasting a lot of time.

I stay, because I like answering a few questions now and again and when I need an answer, I usually get a fast response.
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I was looking for some information on a health issue I don't quite understand. This popped up in google and I tried it out. I'm sticking around a while to see if this site is worth anything. So far I haven't received any answers, but it's a tough question, so I'm cool with it. It's interesting reading up on some stuff though. We shall see.....
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I found out about it when I read the Lifehacker post about it. I started using it first as a kind of a trial, and then because I liked the atmosphere and questions asked here. And then I started moving through levels quickly, at least to purple, and because I *was* making a little money, as stated.

I stay because I like helping people; I'm a bit competitive and would like to stay close to the top row of top users; I learn all kinds of new things here daily--which is great for an information junky!
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1.) How did you first find Mahalo Answers?

I was on another Q&A site, and someone formally asked the question, "What other Q&A sites are out there?". So I did a quick Google search for a number of sites - and I got the same old garbage I had browsed before - but I also found this *new* site I hadn't heard of - Mahalo! So I ditched the former Q&A site that second, and came over here to check it out and see what it was like.

2.) What made you start using Mahalo Answers?

I started using it because it was a beautiful looking, cute, very accessible site. It pulled me in right away with great questions and lots of activity.

3.) And what keeps you at Mahalo Answers?

The general attitude of the User and the close interaction with the site managers. I haven't found ANY other Q&A site that is so FRIENDLY, straight-forward, mature (but not cranky or condescending), and helpful. I love that the community and the founders have such an open and friendly dialogue - this is exactly the type of web community I had always hoped to find. I love it here!

And hey, a little incentive isn't bad either!
Source(s):
New-Found Personal Mahalo Addiction (...or NFPMA Disorder)

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-How did you first find Mahalo Answers?
I came to a wall in the DS game Final Fantasy 4. So I googled a walkthrough and viola…

-What made you start using Mahalo Answers?
When reading the walkthrough, I was amazed at how detailed the answer was compared to http://www.gamefaq.com. I said to myself WTF is this website I am on...this is amazing! So I started browsing and I saw Mahalo answers. “Ahhh…” I said to myself. “Get paid to answer questions and even ask your own questions without having to do the research!” Holy crap sign me up!

-And what keeps you at Mahalo Answers?
When I get bored at work I come here. Instead of wasting away at http://www.youtube.com all day I can make it worthwhile and help someone out. Which in end makes it hell of addictive...the thrill of researching and learning while getting paid makes it exciting!

”Can’t…take…the…needle…out…!”
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-How did you first find Mahalo Answers?
Through google.

-What made you start using Mahalo Answers?
The promise of money.

-And what keeps you at Mahalo Answers?
The promise of money.

I'm that shallow.
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I first heard about it in its fledgling years when it was starting up as a "human centric" search engine and signed up for the beta.

What keeps me coming is the (thus far) lack of shenanigans of the kind you'd see at Yahoo, AnswerBag, or similar sites by trolls and various other netizens who are playing pointless (heh) games.

I also really like the tip feature, because that can be a solid motivator for some good research and answers (I've gotten a lot of questions not merely answered but answered thoroughly here, a far cry from many of my experiences on the other sites).
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I first heard about it when Jason was talking about it on the Adam Carolla Podcast.

I started using it because it looked like a good way to make money online.

I keep using it because it is kind of addicting. I love logging in each day to answer questions and see how many best answers and tips I have received.
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How did you first find Mahalo Answers?
Are you kidding? I'm lucky to remember my name these days.

What made you start using Mahalo Answers?
It was something of an ego trip, I think.

And what keeps you at Mahalo Answers?
The people. People like philipy, who I always am eager to hear from, even if I disagree with him. People like drmatt and robbrown who are concerned enough to answer a plea for help. People like tracebooks and bbrookin who have very practical answers. People like nuska who has a different take on the world because of where she lives. People like easyeboy and cp24 and cjd and dcanswerer who are voracious answers. People like pazaq, albanian, nadiraziz, dumblonde, mrnemo, davepamn, srgothard, interzone, etc, etc, etc, who understand the difference between discussion, discourse and argument, and for whom the concept of flaming is ridiculous.
They are what keeps me coming back here.
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I saw this article on ABC news about Mahalo Answers and immediately checked it out because it sounded so interesting.
http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/AheadoftheCurve/Story?id=6464889&page=1

Once I got to the site, I instantly loved the layout and how the system worked. When I first joined, I remember thinking I probably would never use the site enough to make it to M$40, but it was fun nonetheless. Little did I know how addicting it would become!

I think what keeps me coming back is that I truly enjoy helping people. I also love hearing other people's opinions on various topics and the whole community in general. It's such great mental stimulation.
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I found Mahalo Answers:
On search, I am interested on social networks and I have been a part of developing some communities, I was impressed with Mahalo Answers, I wrote this post about it: Is Mahalo Answers a new generation of social networking

I start using Mahalo Answers:
Because I usually try some social networks that I meet on the way, and Mahalo seem to be interested one, it's exactly what I was dreaming of, I was thiking lots about Q&A websites and dreamed to own one!

What keeps me on Mahalo Answers:
Help others, Learn from answering questions and making money!
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I learned about Mahalo Answers from one of the hubpages I browsed the other day regarding making money online. A link pointed to this site and the moment I read some interesting questions and answers, I was amazed at how things works in here like. This is a great place to interact with nice people and at the same time earn in the long run by sharing your knowledge and skills.
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I learned about Mahalo Answers from a friend of mine who suggested I visit to help the site grow by providing a legal perspective and legal answers to those posed on this site. Since I run my own practice by helping others with basic questions, and by always being available (and not by speaking legalese), the site fit my own business style.

Some of the reasons I keep using the site are multi-layered:

1) This is a relatively new site and I am always out to help assist new businesses off the ground. The business model is relatively unique and can be quite successful.

2) I genuinely love demystifying most legal concerns that strike everyday people and legal entities. If I can help even one person then I feel like I have done my duty. I also run a daily blog that addresses basic concerns, and when I am done with client issues, I like to help out. Silly, yes, idealistic, doubly so, but it's what I like to do.

3) This site helps me predict what types of questions my own clients may have for me, and how I could answer them. The most knowledgeable and up-on-the-ball I appear, the more likely I can answer the issue and get repeat business.

4) The challenge. I love not knowing the answer, learning it properly, and then explaining it further. As a ex-instructor, I know first-hand that the best way to learn something well is to teach and explain it to a layperson. So the more I answer, the better I get.

All these reasons above are why I stay at Mahalo. Drop me a line if you wish to learn more.
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How did you first find Mahalo Answers?

Hard to believe but i actually found out about Mahalo Answers when i went to my nearest Barnes & Nobles Bookstore and picked a Book titled, but might not be accurate, it's been a while "1001 risky ways to earn money". It was one of the sites to try out as a skimmed the book to say a way to gain money and i experimented with it and i'm actually satisfied with my results so far. Nice job guys.

What made you start using Mahalo Answers?

As explained above, i decided to see how it was to answer questions for people who want to be in the know for a little extra change on the side, and i'm liking it a lot.

And what keeps you at Mahalo Answers?

Hehehe, it's like i'm repeating myself but hey it would have to be not only the points and money i gain from this but also the curious people who i can help with my knowledge and i can learn from others as well. There is never a maximum capacity of learning for the human mind.
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Finding:
I have been a guide for ChaCha and Kgb for awhile, and as I was searching for answers, Mahalo kept popping up.
Using:
The overall look of the web site is very inviting and then I realized that money could be made.
Keeping on:
The addictive quality of answering, earning points, the changing belt colors.
and it's just plain fun.
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How did you first find Mahalo Answers?

I found it a few months ago when I started watching Mahalo Daily. After recently upgrading to a new computer I came over to find an iTunes feed so I could watch the show, lurked around Answers for a while and finally decided to jump in.

What made you start using Mahalo Answers?

Like it says in my bio, I am an overflowing fountain of superfluous knowledge. I'm the guy at the party who always drops a little knowledge into a conversation he overhears, I've kicked so much butt in Trivial Pursuit nobody will even play with me anymore, and I love sharing information with other people. The way I figured it, this was the perfect outlet for someone like me.

And what keeps you at Mahalo Answers?

The money and points are secondary. Being able to help other people who don't know where to start looking for what they need is what keeps me around.
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How did you first find Mahalo Answers and what made you start using Mahalo Answers?
I was fortunate enough to be working as an RFTG for Mahalo when Answers was first launched, so I was very excited to see what it was all about and be a part of it.

What keeps you at Mahalo Answers? I love MA. For the most part, the answers are extremely helpful, unlike a lot of the other Q & A sites on the web. There is a broad variety of categories which pretty much covers any type of question that you may have. The majority of the users seem to take pride in providing great helpful answers and normally back up their answers with reliable sources. It has been my experience thus far that when I need an opinion on something or have a pressing question that I need an answer to, I can usually count on getting an answer within an hour or so of asking the question.

In my opinion, MA is the best Q&A system out there. I'm not just saying that because of my RFTG position, I really believe it. It's exciting, fun, informative, entertaining and easy to use.
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Pretty much the same as a lot of the other answers given - Jason. He'd mentioned it on TWiT once or twice, and I finally checked it out in March. I liked what I saw, and I noticed that there were questions I could answer, so...I started answering them.

I keep coming back because I still have a desire to share what I know with others to help them avoid repeating some of the same mistakes I did. If I can spend a few minutes answering a question, and it keeps someone else from either wasting time, or money, I'm happy. The tips are just gravy.

It's also a decent enough size, not too large at present, that I can miss checking a day or two, and not feel as though the entire planet just ran a lap around me.
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I was working for Mahalo as a remote guide when the Mahalo Answers side of the site was launched, so that's how I found out about it.

I started using the Mahalo Answers site because I really wanted to dig in to the concept and see how it varied from other answer sites that I had participated in.

I keep coming back to Mahalo Answers for two reasons: answering questions in subject areas that I enjoy is fun and I can get some very good feedback on questions that I ask. On other answer sites the result is usually very poor and lacking in quality. I find the opposite to be true here.

I think the Mahalo Answers site has developed into quite a nice community and I'm looking forward to seeing it continue to grow with Mahalo 2.0 coming up!
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-Finding Mahalo

Actually to be honest, I out of school at the moment and have time to my self where I mostly spend stocking up on my product lines and I like to type and give advice and I like money, EYYY haha. So I decided to google what will pay me to answer questions and here I am.

-Star using Mahalo

I started using it because I do a lot of colum writting and I realized that not only was this a great place to interact with others but also helps you learn on the way. Because sometimes we all get lazy to read things but onces you start reading (not to mention the money price) you just won't stop reading and searching and helping others, even yourself.

-Keeps me coming for more

Not only is there money prices, but its addicting, tons of questions and you get points which people can be competative about it, and everything that you might know, someone probably dont and its great to share :)
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i used google, i just went 'why not use this to answer my questions?'
then a sucessful answer came through, and ow is the most reliable site i know! thanx.
ps. are you the creator/ administrator?
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I found Mahalo Answers because it was mentioned in a blog about making money in the Internet. I decide to give it a try and I been hooked ever since.
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How did you first find Mahalo Answers?
I was one of the RFTG's also that worked for Mahalo when Answers launched.

What made you start using Mahalo Answers?
It was in my job description.

And what keeps you at Mahalo Answers?
Pure addiction!

I will admit I was here because it was part of my job. Now I can't seem to get away from it. When I'm not working you can find me in the middle of all the older questions trying to answer them.
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1) How did you first find Mahalo Answers?
I heard Jason talk about it on TWiT a while back and decided to come and take a look

2) What made you start using Mahalo Answers?
I was curious and thought the best way to see what it was all about was to check it out, I think I might have also seen a question I knew the answer too :)

3) And what keeps you at Mahalo Answers?
That's a tricky question, part of me doesn't know why exactly, lol. The other part of me has an addiction to making numbers go up, I think (e.g. levelling!) And a different part of me likes to help people out, make sure they get the right information and to see some of the various other insights from people about different topics.
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How did you first find it? What made you start?

Well, I was using google to find "How to tune a 6-string Mahalo Ukulele" and there was a question on Mahalo Answers about that back then (still don't know how to tune one though, wasn't properly answered, doesn't matter any more ;) )
I tried it for a while and it left a better impression than any other answer site I knew so I registered. The rest is history.

And what keeps you at MA?

That is easy: the people, the answers and the questions. The point system and the money is nice and all, but wouldn't motivate me enough to click more than once without the people behind it. Even if some of my questions haven't been answered yet, most have and always in a good, informative way. Not once in the "you stupid jerk, can't you use google" way they are often answered at yahoo answers for instance.
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How did you first find Mahalo Answers?
I was working as an RFTG when Mahalo Answers first launched. I immediately checked it out and really liked the concept.

What made you start using Mahalo Answers?
I had a question about a situation I had with one of my dogs (fear of thunderstorms) and I knew I had to ask the MA community. Sure enough, I got some GREAT answers and I think that's when I realized how valuable this Answers community could be.

And what keeps you at Mahalo Answers?
I'm a naturally curious person and even when I can't answer a question, I always read what others have said. I've really learned some fascinating stuff over the past few months - and I look forward to learning more!

PS: I just started gardening, so MA watch out...I'm going to have some questions soon.
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How did you first find Mahalo Answers?
I heard Jason pimping it on TWIT

What made you start using Mahalo Answers?
I needed some additional information about an article I had heard about on the radio so I asked the question here as a test.

And what keeps you at Mahalo Answers?
I like to play NTN Trivia and Mahalo answers is a bit like trivia. It gives me a chance to keep my Google skills sharp and learn about new things. If it weren't for Mahalo Answers I would never have known where to get Egyptian dresses on the web.
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1. How did you first find Mahalo Answers?

I found out about Mahalo Answers by accident when I was searching for pictures of Mike Mccuddy.

2. What made you start using Mahalo Answers?

At first I thought this was some sort of forum website, but after joining and answering one of the questions, I realized that you get points for answering questions which can then be converted to cash! Pretty cool!

3. And what keeps you at Mahalo Answers?

My curiosity as to how many questions I can answer, how many people I can help and how much points I can accumulate :)
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1. How did you first find Mahalo Answers?
I was always a big Yahoo Answers user (which, I'm sure as most people are aware, is about the same as Mahalo, minus the ability to comment on other people's answer, and without the tips.... same basic premise though). I came across a question one day where someone asked "What are other sites like Yahoo Answers?". This one happened to be in the mix, I clicked on the link, and signed up.

2. What made you start using Mahalo Answers?
Like any honest person, the tips were the immediate enticement. If I can have 40% Best Answers and 6000 answers at Yahoo's answer site, maybe I can keep up the same level here? (That's hoping) And my time is going to something for me in addition to just something for the asker. I find the answers are much more intelligent and serious in nature here, and it's a place for a more serious discussion than other answer sites.

3. What keeps you at Mahalo Answers?
Again, the tips (wow, I feel so greedy saying that) and the higher level of seriousness. Plus, I just love to answer questions! (Which should be evident by how much time I've spent on other sites). It's a good passtime and I like to tell people about things I know about. I like to clear up misconceptions people have (factual errors). When someone is in a crisis I like to be the one that is there to help them and give them support when they have no where else to turn. I think it isn't something I could do as a career (like a doctor or support worker) because of all the stress involved, but when it's in the online community, it's much less stressful.

I am going to add, though, my one complaint. Because of the low number of users so far, there just isn't as big of a flow of questions, and BECAUSE they are more serious and specific, it seems that there are many I can't answer. So people aren't answering questions fast enough for me to always have new ones to answer! So I end up turning away to other sites because I've run out of new questions I can answer... I like the smaller community because there is more chance at getting tips, but it also means there is not enough content to keep going continuously. And it seems to be the same users you are seeing contributing constantly instead of new and fresh outlooks from many different people. I know this is unavoidable since many people spend a good part of their day here, and the # of users is quite low still, so hopefully it will work itself out in the end.
Though it is nice that the regular users ALWAYS provide good, thorough, useful answers, it IS nice to see more of a variety.
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How did you first find Mahalo Answers?
I do a lot of searching on the Internet. Most of my searches are done because that's what I'm paid to do. However, I do dedicate a certain percentage to seeing what's out there on the web that might provide me with a new venue for my skills or be useful to my work. One of these times, I found Mahalo Greenhouse mentioned on a British site. It had a list of online opportunities for students looking to bank extra cash. Jason Calacanis talked a little about his ideas, and that got me interested in exploring the site further.  By the way, if anyone wants to send me a 'starving student snack pack' feel free!
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What made you start using Mahalo Answers?

I was confused on whether Mahalo Greenhouse really needed anybody anymore.  I started exploring the site and discovered Mahalo Answers.  Bingo!  I really like answering questions.  It never ceases to amaze the sheer variety of questions people have and the number of subjects they explore.  It greatly enhances my life, too, because I am always discovering something new.  I think the 'open arena' style of Mahalo Answers benefits the info seeker, and I like to see how my answers rate.

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What keeps you at Mahalo Answers?
Above all else, I think Mahalo compensates me better for the time I spend answering questions.  I like the people here and I think the discussions are interesting.  I like to be part of sites that are interested in the Web 2.0 world.  I am very interested in sites like Technorati, StumbleUpon, Digg, Diigo, and others like them.  I utilize these when I am on Mahalo, because I have to tap the latest sites that are interesting to people in order to provide them with relevant content.  I also use these sites to look for what is new, current and will make people's web experience interesting.  As someone who works the Internet, this helps me grow as a professional because I come in contact with new applications and more.  My entire focus is on providing services to people that they want, and Mahalo Answers is an important type of link that helps me do that.
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Source(s):
eHow - "How to Earn Money as a Mahalo Greenhouse Guide"
http://www.ehow.com/how_2227673_money-as-mahalo-greenhouse-guide.html

TechCrunch 2007 article on Mahalo Greenhouse
http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/06/13/mahalo-greenhouse-get-paid-to-submit-s...

How Stuff Works tutorial on Mahalo Greenhouse
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/mahalo3.htm

Search Engine Land 2007 article on Mahalo Greenhouse
http://searchengineland.com/mahalo-greenhouse-get-paid-for-writing-search-r...

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I found Mahalo by accident as well. The reason is the same for starting to use Mahalo as it is for staying - People are asking the same questions that I need answers to. Plain and simple
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I actually signed up for Mahalo Answers as part of an assignment for a graduate class I am taking. It was a business communications class with a section on Web 2.0. We were provided with a list of websites and had to choose one to join that we had never used. So funny, when I wrote my summary after my first week I thought I would NEVER get a best answer.... Well, it changed fast, my class ended months ago, and I am still here. The money is a nice perk, but I also really like the treasure hunt to find answers.
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1. How did you first find Mahalo Answers?

I read about the launch of Mahalo Search on TechCrunch, it looked like it had an interesting model so eventually I applied for Mahalo Greenhouse and after being accepted was disappointed with what Mahalo search had to offer so I left. Eventually I came back and found Answers up and used it to write a question (from Twitter) which got a very cool answer from @drmatt.

2. What made you start using Mahalo Answers?

It was better then Yahoo! Answers and integrated with Twitter

3. And what keeps you at Mahalo Answers?

The promise of M2, the currently interface in junky and cluttered and the tip/belt system is severely flawed, I stick around because I'm confident Jason can fix this place and make it work again.
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How did you first find Mahalo Answers?
I found out about Mahalo Answers while working here as a remote full time guide.

What made you start using Mahalo Answers?
An e-mail from the big guy in the office announcing the new feature.

And what keeps you at Mahalo Answers?
Unlike Yahoo! Answers and WikiAnswers, users of Mahalo Answers are encouraged to give thoughtful and helpful answers. I know that no matter what I ask, I am sure to get a great answer. More than once I have been amazed at the quality of answers in this community. This is the only source I would trust when asking a question online because I know you will all take the time to do the research behind your answer. I also love some of the 'lighter' questions....like what is the funniest video of ___.
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I first found Mahalo Answers when I was searching for a way to make money online. I am a stay at home mother and wanted to find a way to make some cash while having fun. Mahalo Answers definiately seems like the right place to come! I decided that there were a lot of very interesting questions here, and since I am always looking for new and interesting way to increase my knowledge, this seemed like a great place. Why do I keep coming here? Because the people and questions are great.
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I found Mahalo while searching the web for tips and tricks for a video game I was playing. The site didn't help at all and I thought the notion of being able to actually pay people for the inane answers they give was ridiculous, especially having spent so much time on yahoo answers. Seeing the idiotic things people come up with and say to other people was just silly and I couldn't see it working on an online website...ever.
The same thing I thought was silly though kept me hear, I enjoy
answering peoples questions and trying to answer to the best of my ability based on my life experiences. The thought that I might be rewarded for my efforts, aside from the satisfaction I get from helping people in general, was kind of an added bonus.
Either way, my time on yahoo answers is done, I'm here to stay,
I personally thought the belt system was awesome as opposed to the dull points of Y!A. Thanks.
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1. i found mahalo Today "23/5/2009" at www.ehow.com, actually i typed "get money with answer question" on google. and i find that site. that site tell me about "How to Make Money Answering Questions Online" and it's all about MAHALO.

2. I read all the things about mahalo at ehow.com
and i think it's not quite difficult and it's so interesting because offer higher money. And my country is available.

3. i like getting paid by answer or ask question. so i decide to join this

and now,,i really love it
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How did you first find Mahalo Answers?

I was reading blogmaverick one day
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and Mark Cuban mentioned that he was an investor at Mahalo, and that he used Mahalo as his main search engine in order to save a lot of time. Being a self-made billionaire, I thought he must be quite a clever guy so I was curious went to Mahalo to check it out. This was before Mahalo Answers even existed. I participated as a volunteer in Mahalo suggesting links and making suggestions and it was fun and I learned a lot.

What made you start using Mahalo Answers?

They kept hinting that there was something new coming at Mahalo and were asking for volunteers to preview it. I thought that I probably had seen it all and how could the new Mahalo be that much different so I decided to wait it out. Then they contacted me and asked me to participate in a beta test because I had been an active user in Mahalo, so how could I refuse? Boy, was I wrong! Mahalo Answers is a LOT different from Mahalo and much much more fun to use than Mahalo ever was.

And what keeps you at Mahalo Answers?

That's a tough call. Which is the real reason, or is it a bunch of little reasons that come together and make one giant wave that you keep on wanting to ride?

I learn something new every time I use Mahalo Answers. Not just trivia but here and there are real gems that I can save and use in many parts of my life.

So far at least - it is free to use and really fun to contribute when I can. Saving money on entertainment is a big plus, but earning money while being entertained and learning useful things - that is priceless!

Is it just me? after the long and dry writers strike on network TV recently I have never looked at it the same again. Maybe it was good to take a real break from weekly new episodes of TV that you get all involved in and just can't miss, so that you can check out something else - and find out that it is even BETTER! I rarely watch TV any more and really don't miss that addiction at all.

Mahalo Answers is really convenient and fits into my time whenever I want to use it. I never got into all the high tech machines or the various on demand cable or TV services so had to wait all week for that one hour of TV that still intrigued me, and once it was gone, it was gone. But Mahalo Answers is always there 24/7 (except for brief downtimes for upgrades and they are much less than even Twitter). I can skip it for a week, then search unanswered questions or older questions and catch up if I wish, or just look at the new answers, or just look at favorite categories and skip the rest. Mahalo Answers is compatible with changing schedules and time windows that can be huge or very very small. For a quickie look you can even look at http://www.twitter.com/answers to see what has been going on at Mahalo Answers without opening up Mahalo at all and it looks like other folks do that as well as there are over 3,000 followers there now even though there must be a huge pile of questions and answers to scroll through in the Twitter inbox everyday. http://s3.amazonaws.com/twitter_production/profile_images/80864085/answerstwitter_bigger.png

With Mahalo Answers there is a large variety of things to choose to do and no one tells you which thing you have to do or not. You can just browse and read, you can just comment or toggle the comment button and add sources to get one more point each time. You can sort questions and pick the kind you want to do by money, unanswered question, or undecided and just vote for each one earning one point (if you are in a high enough color rank of course). There are special things, contests, feedback to the Mahalo community, predicting events, tons of folks trying to shop globally, a whole range of categories that have sub categories so you can choose whatever you are in the mood to look at that day. You can go on a question asking binge up to your color ranking limit per day until your question ranking is right up there and you qualify tor the $10 best question of the day Mahalo dollars giveaway. Or you can just work away and ignore all the periperal stuff and build content in probably the next global expertise sharing platform that changes the future world - and be a founder at a time when it all started.

Mahalo Answers is an investment - personal and for the benefit of the globe. The time you donate, whether you ever earn a cent or not, if you write something it becomes your My Mahalo contribution to the world. If questions intrigue you, you have a permanent record forever of the answer you researched and what everyone else said so you can click on questions in your profile and find each thing. It also becomes a historical record of your life - your intellectual life, your leisure not spent on movies, TV, listening to music, going to concerts - all things that are peripheral and leave no trace on the planet once it is over and done. Mahalo Answers becomes part of you, and you give and become part of it. A symbiotic giving and taking that gives you a ticket to participate meaningfully in the world and offer your expertise to others and let them lift you up to give you a better and more informed, inclusive life where you can really say - not, just like in Twitter " I am doing that" and who knows it could all be a big hoax, but I did that - I contributed that little corner to Mahalo Answers for the benefit of myself and the knowledge of the world, and I feel good about it, and I earned some money too!!!!!!

Mahalo Answers is just plain fun, and why wouldn't I come back to it? There are always new things to see and do. A real bargain it is! and it is all free as well. How can you go wrong? What could be better?........except maybe Mahalo2 ?

Are you going to be part of history and contribute to Mahalo Answers?
Here is the context for your future legacy as explained by Jason Calacanis, founder of Mahalo and Mahalo Answers

Why we built Mahalo Answers (calacanis.com)
http://calacanis.com/2008/12/15/why-we-built-mahalo-answers/
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ARE YOU PART OF THE MAHALO WAVE OF THE FUTURE?

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Source(s):
http://www.blogmaverick.com
http://www.twitter.com/answers
http://www.calacanis.com

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I first heard about Mahalo on the Adam Carolla Podcast. Jason told some great stories and seemed like an interesting guy who has some good ideas about business and America. I first logged on to Mahalo in hopes of finding a way to contact him for an interview on my little art newsletter site and realized he is way out of my league. For now.

I joined because I saw the question: http://www.mahalo.com/answers/languages/what-is-your-favourite-swear-word-why
Now your talking my language!

I continue to stay because of all the great opinion questions. Facts are nice but opinions are awesome! There are some really interesting people answering some really great questions that don't have one definitive answer.

My favorite aspect of Mahalo is how upset I become when people select "Unhelpful" on opinion questions when it's clearly about a conflict of opinions. No ones opinion is "Unhelpful" unless it is not relevant to the question. When I see it, I get furious, then I realize how mad/offended I am over something so insignificant and it makes me laugh at myself. I also love to see all the questions I or another user has answered and find the patterns.
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