It can't just be me that experiences inappropriate messaging on Fiverr, but when I browsed the forum this morning I couldn't find anyone discussing it. So here I am.
It's exactly what you think it is - predominantly male users, some with female profile pictures (I suspect these are still males based on experience) appearing in my inbox asking for NSFW (not safe for work) content, asking how I am, can we be friends, mentions of underwear etc.
I no longer reply to messages of simply 'Hi' or 'Hello how are you?' and have learnt to block those users immediately. But it bugs me. Of course it bugs me. If nothing else it's a waste of my time and attention.
I'm a voiceover artist and I wonder whether (I suspect) female VO aritsts are more prone to this kind of messaging?
Fiverr doesnt always feel like a safe, professional space and I wonder who among us share this experience.
Just wanted to open this up for discussion. Its definitely not just me.
'Anna'
(the fake name I use on Fiverr to retain anonymity for this very reason)