[aheismann]

I've used mTurk in the past, not to get content but to provide it. It helps fill time that I would just be surfing the internet with anyways, while providing some spare change. Some tips for people looking to use mTurk to get content:

1. Be very clear in your instructions.
You will get better results if you are very specific about what you are looking for. Include as much information as you can.

2. You get what you pay for.
Most turkers will avoid any hits that require you to write a 500 word article for $0.01. You may get someone willing to do it, but it will most likely be a rush job. Consider the amount of time your task will take and budget accordingly.

3. Judge fairly.
Try not to reject hits that attempt to meet the requirements. You will get people who do not read the instructions at all, and that's fine to reject. Please don't reject for a comma out of place in a two page article. There are mturk communities and turkers do talk. If you get the reputation of rejecting unfairly, people will start to avoid your hits.