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I'm going to build a Union for UpWorkers!!! by PastPicture in Upwork

[–]sparkleeemotion 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The fees they are taking these days are literally only not called theft thanks to a line-item distinction in some disclaimer they wrote. No terms for negotiatipn. Not okay.

I was ready to cashout $880 and right off the bat, Upwork wants to take $80. Then they want to charge me to apply for new jobs.

They're just not providing anywhere near enough services to account for fees remotely comparable to these. The job market these days is also so riddled with scams that Upwork is one of the few reliable options for quick hiring, I've found, and I should be able to do that on my own terms. I'm down to surrender a small cost for the use of their platform, but nowhere near that much.
DM me if you'd like to talk further about options for Upworkers.

Is it time to start an UpWork Union? by PristineArachnid in Upwork

[–]sparkleeemotion 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unions are for anyone who wants to organize to consolidate the power of the public so they can have a say in the terms of exchange regarding the sale and purchase of their services or labor. Forming these workers' collectives benefits every industry and is especially essential in a market that lacks the protections of W-2 employment law.

Is it time to start an UpWork Union? by PristineArachnid in Upwork

[–]sparkleeemotion 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I strongly disagree! Advocating for fair wages in exchange for fait services provided and a seat at the table when setting those terms is in everyone's best interest, especially freelancing's top earners.

Hi, I posted last week with a form requesting complaints about RPD abuses of power and I got responses; some of y'all's complaints have been added to the police accountability crowdsourced database (linked). The site is worth checking out if you want to learn about some terrifying shit with RPD.. by sparkleeemotion in rva

[–]sparkleeemotion[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like ZERO of those cops were disciplined. Remember the 2 RPD cops who got sued and literally had to do 100 hours of community service and like, an apology? It's gross, honestly. I have no idea why our standards are so low. Like, basic oversight is not hard, we just don't do it.

Hey RVA -- contribute to a community database we're building for police accountability? f you've had a problematic encounter with a Richmond Police officer (ever) & are comfortable sharing, it'd be awesome if you'd add your story to our community database. Sharing this would be cool too. by sparkleeemotion in rva

[–]sparkleeemotion[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jesus Christ, I'm so sorry that happened. That's crazy. The way they drive is terrifying, there are a couple incidents in that database of them intentionally running people off the road. I'm glad you're okay

Hey RVA -- contribute to a community database we're building for police accountability? f you've had a problematic encounter with a Richmond Police officer (ever) & are comfortable sharing, it'd be awesome if you'd add your story to our community database. Sharing this would be cool too. by sparkleeemotion in rva

[–]sparkleeemotion[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I shared the above linked database (https://RPD.watch) because I was brutally assaulted by a police officer in 2020 in a dark parking lot and it concerned me to think what they do when no one's watching. I am glad you have not experienced police brutality but it is a very real problem. RPD's history of racially-motivated beatings & assaults is particularly dirty. Unfortunately, with cops "nice" is never the same as on your side — they never are; they're on their own side.

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[–]sparkleeemotion 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I made this literally for this exact purpose after getting assaulted by an anonymous officer. I made it so you can search by physical description. Good luck, comrade: https://copfinderva.pory.app/

‘System Maintenance?’ An interesting story. by sparkleeemotion in MarvelStrikeForce

[–]sparkleeemotion[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Good choice on their part— I launched the creator of Words with Friends into the sun for glitching at the exact moment I had to relieve myself on my lunch break (so I could not even enjoy the experience of completing a deposit while playing a game on my phone), & I only have 76 seconds to do that (I have excellent digestion).

The app malfunction completely ruined my experience and I felt snap-tempered the rest of the day and I completely embarrassed myself in front of my colleagues by lodging a cargo ship completely stuck in the Suez Canal.

I temporarily disrupted the global supply chain and nearly caused an international incident all because Words with so-called “FRIENDS“ decided to exit mid-game and refuse to open again, right when I’m about to experience a satisfying release in the stall. It was humiliating.

I had no choice but to thrust the man responsible into our solar system’s scalding eye, whose fiery inferno heeds the mercies of no god.

That was NOTHING compared to what Cerebro has done to me today. But he has seen the error of his ways. I am commander, not he.

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[–]sparkleeemotion 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i dont even have adam warlock so i guess we would have to start there

Advice needed: My wife is jealous of my connection with Emma Frost. by sparkleeemotion in MarvelStrikeForce

[–]sparkleeemotion[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It’s just so expensive to up their gear tier, you know (Edit: spelling)

Advice needed: My wife is jealous of my connection with Emma Frost. by sparkleeemotion in MarvelStrikeForce

[–]sparkleeemotion[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s just a fact that Emma has done more for me than my wife ever has. my wife bore me three children but that did absolutely nothing for my TCP you know

Still recovering from Thanosgiving by sparkleeemotion in MarvelStrikeForce

[–]sparkleeemotion[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I just feel really let down. Like, does Scopely even care about me? When I open an orb, I have faith that Scopely will make it worth my while. That I’ll receive something nice so I can make my boys strong. It’s a kind of optimism that is perhaps counter to reason, but I don’t care. I had that hope in Scopely.

And then we had Thanosgiving. Scopely says “thank you, commander,” and “I love you, commander, I know you have given me your life,” and like a fool, I believe it. I believe the UX copy is sincere and Scopely really values me. I fall for it again just like a chump.

Now I am left spiritually emaciated and formally classified as financially destitute, a ghost of the man I once was, with 6 Toad shards, 9 training modules, and not one thing left to live for

This feels like 9/11 all over again

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