Ask HN: Issues with freelance websites for software engineers

[sam-a]

Has anyone had issues with Freelance websites like Toptal, Freelancer, Upwork, & others?

I want to know issues people have had with these sites and what you would like to see, what you think they can do better, especially for software engineers who're looking for side gigs.

[ke_an]

Upwork have their own creepy rules for banning freelancers - e.g. if you place 3 or more bids. Arrogant and ugly place. Not recommended definitely.

[llampx]

If you search on HN or Medium you will see a lot of horror stories and bad experiences.