Hey @gbrl_c - It's nice to see a new face here. I just wanted to pop in with a bit of advice really quickly. My suggestion would be to write a message in your thread directly to Fiverr in the future, and then leave the thread. Unfortunitly, as I am sure you've noticed, there are quite a few people loitering here who LIVE for getting into ?debates? like the above. It will ruin your day, trust me. And absolutely NO good will come of it, in turn, it will just sour your impression of the platform and its community even further. The people who are successful on Fiverr, running businesses by themselves or with their teams, or with the help of AI - are far too busy to sit on this forum all day and rage on every thread that pops up.
You really don't want to get sucked into a back and forth on here as it will truly damage your impression of Fiverr as a whole and make you feel defeated. I started selling on Fiverr one year ago, and I am one Success Score point away for Top Rated Seller level. Just keep your head down and take the opportunities you receive, then make the most of them and before you know it, you'll have to make Fiverr your full-time gig or expand your team. A job, whatever it is, freelance or employee, literally does not matter in the long run. What is important is self improvement and growth on your own journey as someone who offers a 'service'. ALWAYS focus on having a good time and doing your best, overthinking things that are out of your control will only get you down, however that does not mean do not share your opinion or personal perspective. Just do it in a kind and respectful way, and then walk away. You are valued, and your observations and opinion matter, and help make a change for the better. Going back and forth with the shadows on here does nothing. Trust me.
Just have a good look at this forum and the profiles of certain individuals, and you'll quickly realize the difference between those who rise to the top, and those who who sit on forums all day complaining about why they can't see light anymore after digging for 10+ years. This forum is a dark place. Seriously. Drop your suggestions here directly to Fiverr, and avoid the trolls hiding under the bridge. They'll do anything they can to add to your frustrations and leave a terrible impression. Fiverr is what you make of it, yes it has limitations and it is not perfect in any way. Like at all. But once you stop caring, and just enjoy the opportunities you get and the fast-tracked learning that comes alongside all of this, you'll soon realise that the value is not at all in being a Pro Seller with a few badges and c**p on your profile, or having a perfect success score. It's about you, learning and growing, and the connections you make with the clients you service - making some money on the side, all the while. And who knows, if you do things right, and you're lucky, with a dash of talent and optimism - you'll be a free human with a steady flow of income far greater than you could have ever imagined. Heck, you might even be able to help others and expand your team, further adding value and building a community around yourself.
Stay with the times. Adopt AI to streamline your processes and help with your business as much as possible (just like how Fiverr is doing), without using it unethically in any way. And avoid this place, most of all. Haha, I'm rooting for you dude! Seriously, you can make a lot of progress in life on here, and hopefully, not end up like certain users on this forum. Luckily they serve as GREAT examples., of exactly, what not to do.
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