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[octopus]

I couldn't get a gig against every Indian and other third world country scamming the system with 10 accounts a piece

I'm not Indian, but some HN readers may find offensive that you equate Indian with scammer.

[jarradhope → octopus]

I've noticed that there is a big "can do" factor in Indian culture - until you find out there it's more like "never done it before but willing to try and you'll have to pay me for my time writing spaghetti-surprise code"

[poopsintub → octopus]

Edited. I didn't intend to be offensive. I feel the system is flawed and can be manipulated by anyone. The vast majority of bidders seems to be outside of America.

[octopus → poopsintub]

I feel the system is flawed and can be manipulated by anyone.

This is, unfortunately, true. You can however make some money on Freelancer if you offer quality and keep your prices at a medium level.