Frequently Asked Questions

We are no longer accepting registrations without a referral. You must be referred by an existing member or receive a special invitation from Viewpoint Forum or one of our affiliates.

The Referral ID is a part of our Refer A Friend program. You only need to fill in this blank if you were referred by email and the link was not functioning. (See the Referral section for more information.)

No, but we do recommend that you fill in all the information. The email address is required so that we can contact you when surveys are ready. A valid mailing address is required so that we can send you payment when you request it. (See Payment for more information.) A phone number is optional.

Unfortunately, we are unable to allow residents of other countries to participate at this time. We hope to change this requirement in the future, but for the time being we ask that only US residents register.

In order to become an active member of Viewpoint Forum, you must complete the Personal Profile. We use this information to determine which surveys you might have an interest in. We never share any identifying information.

Most of the questions in the Personal Profile have an "other" or "don't know/refused" option. The survey is designed so that every question needs to have some sort of answer to proceed to the next page. If you have any questions regarding a specific question please contact Julie Owens. Keep in mind that we use this information to match you with surveys, so be as honest as possible. We never share your identifying information with anyone outside our organization without your express consent.

Only one member per household is able to sign up as a panelist. However, there may be opportunities for other household members to complete surveys. In that case, the email invitation you receive will ask for a different household member to complete the survey.

On average, you should expect to receive an email from us once or twice per month. However, this can vary due to the specific demographic needs of our clients. Keep in mind, we only offer you surveys that you may have an interest in.

The information you provide is used collectively with responses from all other survey participants to produce general survey results. These results allow our clients to further understand their consumers' needs. For example, survey results might indicate that consumers who fall within certain age groups are more likely to be interested in their idea. This provides the client with valuable information concerning their target market, without compromising your security and confidentiality. All your information is strictly confidential. If you have any specific questions regarding your privacy and the security of our website, please email Julie Owens.

No. Your confidentiality and privacy are strictly maintained. We will never sell your information to third parties. We are very sensitive to the need for strict guidelines when it comes to personal information. See our Privacy Statement.

Once you have logged in and are at the Member Page, click the "Edit My Contact Info" link. You should then see a form with your current contact information. Make changes as needed and click the "Update" button when you're finished.

Once you have logged in and are at the Member Page, click the "Edit My Profile" link. You should then be in the profile section where you can change your responses as needed.

Once you have logged in and are at the Member Page, click the "Edit My Username & Password" link. You should then see a form where you can change your username and/or password.

Use the "Forgot Username/Password" feature retrieve your username or reset your password. If you're still having problems, send an email to Julie Owens.

No. The Weekly Poll is just for fun and not intended for research purposes.

Sorry, the referral program has been suspended temporarily.

You will receive a notification email from Julie Owens whenever there is a survey available for you. Be sure to add julie@viewpointforum.com to your address book to help prevent our emails from being delivered to your spam or bulk mail folder.

Deadlines for surveys can vary. We will usually communicate a survey's deadline in the invitation. If you have any questions about a deadline, please contact Julie Owens.

You can always access surveys by going to viewpointforum.com and logging in with your username and password. Click on the survey's title in the "Current Surveys" section.

The first thing you should try is clicking the refresh/resend button on your internet browser. If that doesn't work, go to viewpointforum.com and log in with your username and password. You should be able to enter the survey at, or near, the spot where you logged out by clicking on the survey's title in the "Current Surveys" column.

Our surveys are designed to allow you to quit and reenter at a later time without having to start over. Whenever you are ready to complete the survey, log back in. You should be at, or near, the spot you left off.

Once you have earned at least 375 points, click the "Cash out" button on the left side of your Member Page, and follow the directions.

SchoolViews members: Your points will be converted to cash which is then automatically sent to your school each quarter.

Please allow between 10-14 business days.

SchoolViews members: Your points will be converted to cash which is then automatically sent to your school each quarter.

Yes. Your point total is reset, but aside from that, your membership remains active and eligible.