Alan B.

From experience... so far I am satisfied with iPostal services... it has so far proven reliable without bottlenecks.
Simultaneously, I am *not* as satisfied with iPostal's **nickel and dime** PRICING MODEL on top of their annual fee.

I published the following JOB POST that required a LOCAL Drupal website developer.

At the top of the JOB POST was displayed:

Drupal Back End Developer (**Job for NORTH AMERICA only**)

UpWork emailed a bulk email to me with NO SPECIFICITY on Friday - 11/4/16:

"Action Required! Temporary account suspension"
My post contains: "discriminatory or hateful remarks, threats, profanity, or vulgarity."

I had no clue what UpWork was complaining about... however it turned out to be my LOCATION SPECIFICITY: (**Job for NORTH AMERICA only**)

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Were writing because a job you posted... contains discriminatory or hateful remarks, threats, profanity, or vulgarity. This is against our Job Post policy: https://www.upwork.com/info/terms/client-policies/ and has led to the temporary suspension of your account.

Upwork is a community of professionals acting professionally. Respectful language is vital in maintaining workplace integrity and a business-like environment for all.

Please reply to this email stating that you agree to comply with Upworks client policies! By doing so, we can clear your account and you can continue to work on Upwork. If you do not respond, your account will remain suspended until we hear from you.

Please note that a second violation of this nature will result in permanent suspension.

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I wrote back the following:

1. Your apology is disingenuous and meaningless.

2. UpWork's policy regarding: discriminatory or hateful remarks, threats, profanity, or vulgarity... is vacuous and ignorant.

3. Is a commercial website... or a baby nursery. I am running a business. If I decide that I require LOCAL talent... UpWork will not impose upon me to field proposals from around the world. This is UNINTELLIGENT and UNPROFESSIONAL.

4. I could care less if a contractor's feelings are hurt or offended. I'm running a business... and your policy is COUNTER to every job/career website in the U.S. in regards to providing employers the most accurate talent specifications for highest employer efficiencies.
UPWORK IS FIRED FOR UNINTELLIGENCE AND BUSINESS INTERRUPTION.

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I have compiled a list of many freelancer job sites.

I contacted Guru.com... explained what happened at UpWork... submitted the entire JOB POST for their review... it was APPROVED without issue.

I hope this proves helpful to others.

~ Alan

GIG TITLE: I will do everything related to Google Maps API for $5 | in Web Programming |

Waqas_lateef | Level 1 Seller | www.fiverr.com/waqas_lateef |

14:14 APRIL 14,2015 - Me

Due to not hearing from you on Apr 13... I went ahead an opened a project at www.Freelancers.com.

Your offer states: I will do everything related to Google Maps API for $5...
Therefore I assume this project is 1-GIG... nothing on your offer page or messages indicates different.

Can you accomplish the above?
What is your time table?

Thank you in advance for a prompt and detailed response...

14:14 APRIL 14,2015 - waqas_lateef

Hello Alan,
Ok, I understand the details. About point 8, did you mean turn by turn directions, because this is what google maps api can provide. About the price, Do you really think that this project deserves $5. $5 is the standard charges to create the gig on fiverr. I will charge $600 for this project. I am a student and I usually work on weekends. I have a little too much on my plate this week. So I believe I can deliver you next weekend. Till 27 of this month. Is it ok with you?...

14:48 APRIL 14,2015 - Me

DECLINED...

14:49 APRIL 14,2015 - waqas_lateef

What number did you had in your mind?...

15:22 APRIL 14,2015 - Me

YOUR GIG TITLE: will do everything related to Google Maps API for $5...
https://www.fiverr.com/waqas_lateef/do-everything-related-to-google-maps-api?context=advanced_search&context_type=rating&pos=7&funnel=ab2cbee1-61a2-4afc-8c58-2e*******bda3...

16:32 APRIL 14,2015 - waqas_lateef

Alan try to understand. Go to fiver and search "Google Maps API", and see all the gigs. And then tell me if there is any person or gig which is not stated with $5. All the gigs starts from $5. But there exist the concept of "custom order" where you can ask the seller to do a big project for good and deserving price, that they both agree on...

16:34 APRIL 14,2015 - Me

That was NOT once mentioned by you. Your TITLE is DECEPTIVE. Your approach was DECEPTIVE...

16:41 APRIL 14,2015 - waqas_lateef

I am sorry, if that caused any inconvenience but I do NOT agree with you. I did NOT deceived you and neither could I think of doing that to any of my clients. I believe in honest means of earning. It is mere disagreement on price of the project...

18:00 APRIL 14,2015 - Me

> It is mere disagreement on price of the project.

NO IT IS NOT.

- Your GIG TITLE is MISREPRESENTATIONAL.

- You do not provide PRICING DISCLOSURE as do reputable Fiverr Sellers.

- You deny and argue with the FACTS.

Nothing about the above is HONEST.

BAIT & SWITCH - MISREPRESENTATION - NON-DISCLOSURE... ARE NOT AN ACCEPTABLE BUSINESS PRACTICES.

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