Well yes, using Musing.io in the correct way can really pay. However, I cannot emphasize the *correct way* part enough. From my brief experience here so far, it seems that a lot of users have been using the platform under the impression that copy and pasting text somewhat relevant to the question or just providing complete garbage answers is going to pay off. 

From my understanding Musing is manually curated. I.E., there are people behind these votes. I've heard a lot about "word count"- and that's not entirely correct. You need to provide quality and helpful replies and ask actually relevant questions. It is absolutely *amazing* that we get these nice upvotes and payout and what not; but you have to use the platform for it's intent; to help one another. 

So, if you keep in mind that your questions and answers are going to be manually curated, it should help you understand the purpose of the platform a little more. We are here to help each other. For instance- your question may have received a better vote if you had asked with more precision and depth(I know those are kind of polar opposites but you know what I mean). Furthermore, if you engage with the people who are trying to help you, the more likely that you may receive an additional vote- if that's your goal. 

So yes, musing does pay. But that's not the purpose- the purpose is for us to help each other. Keep that in mind while using the platform. If you respond to things you actually have some insight on, and are helpful, and ask relevant questions- I bet you'll organically find yourself making money. 

Cheers!