For the record, they are clearly not saying anything in a clear manner here. It's all pretty crappy marketing speak (coming from a marketer...and a freelancer) to support what is 100% a PR ploy.
I understand what you mean. Sorry for not being sufficiently clear.
While I understand your point of view, I will not try to argue over whether this is a PR ploy or not.
This announcement is also a surprise meant for us, Gigsters.
And this surprise was a success because I have experienced that when Gigster says they want to do something, they will.
Gigster said they want our happiness, naïve or not, I believe in it and Gigster granted us a real opportunity, I feel happier with Gigster as a freelancer.
So, what I am trying to say?
Basically, a lot of people says that Gigster is like Upwork, that this announcement is not clear, this is marketing.
Please, just do not immediately judge Gigster with the "Upwork" hat, there is a lot of misconceptions about Gigster. :)
No offense, but I don't think you are not really doing a favor to Gigster with these posts, they seems to be written by someone under a heavy dose of kool-aid.
If you want to help them I suggest you stick to the facts :)
I'm actually not judging Gigster or Upwork. I have had amazing experiences with Upwork, but that's mostly because I make it work for me. I don't know anything about Gigster so don't hold any thoughts on the company or service as a whole. But yes, this whole "equity" thing is a PR ploy, not many ways to spin it otherwise. The platform may be wonderful, but this specific move falls short of being valuable.
