[cortesoft]

I mean, there ARE services to provide in this space that aren't rent seeking and are worthy of being paid for... things like financial service (taking payments), escrow service (making sure each side provides the agreed upon service, and arbitrating any disputes), vetting services (could be ratings, background checks, etc), guarantees and insurance... i am sure we could think of many others

I am totally fine with a company providing those services to independent contractors... I just wish they would do more of those things and less of the attempting to force you to keep using their service