I tried that, and, like you, I didn't fit anything. Some of the things you said but, also, not a person of color, not married, not a mother, etc.

I seldom take surveys as they generally irritate me. I took a lot of statistics in college. I know that fitting the demographic but choosing not to respond can throw off the statistics. It's not worth my time to fill them out despite whatever bribe they are giving out.

I had to chuckle as I read your peace! I cound not qualify either! Life seems to have less value, if you aren't 'consuming!' What will the next 25 years be like?

same thing here, got pissed off with them in the end, now play cash poker, more fun and the moneys better, usually.

I am on a number of databases but more on that in a minute.
Many surveys want to compare companies, like you, I am not eligible, also in my case, my electricity, internet and mobile companies are tiny, nobody has ever heard of them, but talk about personal service, my bank if the same.

I sometimes get an email or phone call, get very specific short sharp questions, and in exchange receive a prepaid card. I think the most was $300, the best was $100 for like 4 questions, took about 4 minutes. Not quite the same as surveys, more like a mini consult. Most of these are from universities or government departments.

I do not but after reading your OP I will not waste my time with it as you described me also.

I mostly fit your bill with a few exceptions. I have still been asked to be on surveys like from groups as the Smithsonian, Nature Conservancy or institutions that deal with environmental issues. I enjoy giving my input, both positive and negative. This is not to make money but to do something is more important, trying to make a difference.

Yeah..I don't fit their demographics either..generally I'm either too old or too young or female or don't have the needed disease..

Be YOU , and it sounds like you are. Screw their silly surveys. I never liked when anyone generalizes about human behaviors. Sure there's some stereotypes based on bunches of people. But there's also a whole lot of misfits, that don't fit their precious demographics - I myself am one.

The same story as you. I earned a couple of $50 shopping vouchers, that took a lot of surveys, then gave up doing them.

Dang, man! I thought you were going to give us the secret to investing here. =\ LOL! I got nuthin on taking surveys, only that I go out of my way to avoid the customer satisfaction surveys I am solicited on from my car mfg every time I have the thing serviced (usually by phone!).

Wow what good are you then