Well, for what it is worth, I have participated in a number of similar sites and despite popular belief, they usually are legit. I have actually heard mostly positive stuff about this particular site and I have no reason to believe that this is a scam. In fact, I signed up earlier and it looks perfectly safe. These sites are normally run by average everyday people, which would explain the Gmail account. Also, the site doesn't ask for any personal information beyond your name and address, as is the case with legitimate sites. These sites either use Paypal, gift cards, or physical prizes, so all they ever need is your contact information. If you are asked for bank information, it is time to leave.
Now, with that said...there is a catch. With a site like this, the only person making any real money is the site owner. For every thing that earns you money, the owner earns at least twice as much. And it may take you up to a month just to earn a $10 gift card for Amazon. So, you have to wonder if it is actually worth the time and effort (although it is worth noting that it takes very little effort). You'll spend a lot of time clicking on ads or signing up for offers you don't need (which can sometimes require money). Of course, the real money is in snagging referrals and that is exactly what Bobby is trying to do. It is a common tactic to go on a random forum and ask if anybody has heard of the site and then post an indirect link. By using TinyURL, he is able to temporarily mask the real URL which contains his referral code (ref=lg342). That is why I have changed the link in the original post...but I am keeping the thread around for the time being so others can see this.
So, to summarize: the site is safe and legit, but "Bobby" already knew that because he is just a spammer trying to get referrals. And for anyone who is interested, these earn-points-for-completing-offers sites are at the bottom of the barrel when it comes to earning money online. If you are really that desparate, survey sites are the way to go, as they pay much more money and they often send you free products to try out. Just recently, I was sent two months of toilet paper and shower gel, and they paid me to try them! And this is on top of the $70 I had already earned for the month from 10-minute surveys.
