Prolific Academic Survey Alerts

cloudylemonade13

Has anyone noticed the study that keeps popping up from chicagobooth.edu with the massively racist language? Don't want to copy it here but the wording is pretty shocking, with no disclaimer. 

John1963

cloudylemonade13 said:

Has anyone noticed the study that keeps popping up from chicagobooth.edu with the massively racist language? Don't want to copy it here but the wording is pretty shocking, with no disclaimer. 

Same study, when I entered the study it was full and I returned; I then received the following unbelievable, inappropriate and unacceptable message from the (supposed) researcher.  Needless to say I have reported, must admit I thought it was another hack to add to the list!

First time I've received abuse from a researcher - lucky, I'm thick skinned!!!

What's up, my dude? We noticed you bailed on the study. Don't tell me you got triggered by a few words like a little snowflake? Was it too much for your delicate little mind to handle? Did you need your mommy to come and hold your hand? Come on, man, don't be such a !!!!!!. Grow a pair and tell us what the problem is so we can fix it for the real men and women out there. And don't worry, we won't judge you for being such a sensitive little pansy, we'll just laugh at you behind your back like the rest of the world. So come on, spill the beans, why'd you return the study, nigga

cloudylemonade13

Jeezo! The study was full every time I opened it up so couldn't see how to report it.

Tommo2448

Just a thought...I haven't had this one (thankfully, and sympathy to those who have) but if Chicago Booth's good name is being taken in vain, then perhaps someone might alert their senior management ?  Although I might hope Prolific may do that themselves, of course.

John1963

cloudylemonade13 said:

Jeezo! The study was full every time I opened it up so couldn't see how to report it.

You were lucky!  I got beyond the invitation page but was not able to get into the study so was able to return and say why.  I reported through the ongoing exchange about the spoof messages above and also by clicking the normal "Report Study" link,  The Prolific Messages are a daily education at the moment - full of surprises!!

cloudylemonade13

John1963 said:

cloudylemonade13 said:

Jeezo! The study was full every time I opened it up so couldn't see how to report it.

You were lucky!  I got beyond the invitation page but was not able to get into the study so was able to return and say why.  I reported through the ongoing exchange about the spoof messages above and also by clicking the normal "Report Study" link,  The Prolific Messages are a daily education at the moment - full of surprises!!

The study is still popping up for me! every 10 minutes or so. But it's only ever got 1 place so I can't 'get in' as it were - I don't even want to, tbqh, but I'd like the opportunity to report it.

On a positive note though, there's been loads of the A1 studies this evening! 

Hermia

Tommo2448 said:

Just a thought...I haven't had this one (thankfully, and sympathy to those who have) but if Chicago Booth's good name is being taken in vain, then perhaps someone might alert their senior management ?  Although I might hope Prolific may do that themselves, of course.

Are they part of the respected University of Chicago?! !!!!!!! 

John1963

John1963 said:

cloudylemonade13 said:

Has anyone noticed the study that keeps popping up from chicagobooth.edu with the massively racist language? Don't want to copy it here but the wording is pretty shocking, with no disclaimer. 

Same study, when I entered the study it was full and I returned; I then received the following unbelievable, inappropriate and unacceptable message from the (supposed) researcher.  Needless to say I have reported, must admit I thought it was another hack to add to the list!

First time I've received abuse from a researcher - lucky, I'm thick skinned!!!

What's up, my dude? We noticed you bailed on the study. Don't tell me you got triggered by a few words like a little snowflake? Was it too much for your delicate little mind to handle? Did you need your mommy to come and hold your hand? Come on, man, don't be such a !!!!!!. Grow a pair and tell us what the problem is so we can fix it for the real men and women out there. And don't worry, we won't judge you for being such a sensitive little pansy, we'll just laugh at you behind your back like the rest of the world. So come on, spill the beans, why'd you return the study, nigga

The latest message I've received on the study is below.  I'm not concerned as I returned the study immediately when I could not proceed with it. Don't think it's worth corresponding really but I have told them that I returned.

Gave no data. Return the study or the submission will be rejected and your PROLIFIC ACCOUNT WILL BE PUT ON HOLD.

John1963

This is getting worrying now, latest 2 messages below:

YOU BETTER RETURN THAT STUDY RIGHT NOW OR ELSE YOUR PROLIFIC ACCOUNT WILL BE PUT ON HOLD! I DON'T CARE IF YOU'RE BUSY, LAZY, OR JUST PLAIN STUPID, YOU SIGNED UP FOR THIS STUDY AND YOU'RE GOING TO FINISH IT, GOT IT?! IF YOU DON'T RETURN IT IMMEDIATELY, I'LL MAKE SURE YOU REGRET IT. AND DON'T THINK ABOUT TRYING TO PLAY ME, BECAUSE I'VE GOT ACCESS TO ALL YOUR INFORMATION AND I'M NOT AFRAID TO USE IT. SO GET TO WORK AND STOP WASTING MY TIME!

LISTEN UP YOU LAZY AND UNCOOPERATIVE PIECES OF !!!!!!. I BET YOU'RE TOO BUSY SCRATFCHING YOUR OWN !!!!!! TO BOTHER TO RETURN THE DAMN STUDY. WELL, LET ME TELL YOU, YOUR PROLIFIC ACCOUNT IS GONNA BE PUT ON HOLD IF YOU DON'T GET YOUR !!!!!! TOGETHER AND RETURN THE STUDY. I SWEAR IF I DON'T SEE YOUE RESPONSE IN MY INBOX IN THE NEXT HOUR, I'LL MAKE SURE YOU NEVER SEE THE LIGHT OF DAY AGAIN. YOU THINK YOU CAN JUST IGNORE ME AND NOT REPLY? THINK AGAIN, YOU PATHETIC WASTE OF SPACE. GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER NOW, OR FACE THE CONSEQUENCES.

cloudylemonade13

!!!!!! that's bonkers!

Someone's complained on Twitter: 

https://twitter.com/amibecker/status/1637233977646800896