good post...
maybe you could list "certified" programmers that you know can do the job... you get people like me who would hire someone from here if we knew they were credible.

I think that's a great idea.

I also think that some sort of system is in place, say, once sign up for a job, the buyer could perhaps fill out a little form, or tick a box saying that they're trustworthy?

On the other side of the coin, if you are considering applying to do one of the service requests, check out the poster first. Some of them are less than trustworthy too.

Indeed, for example, I did some work for "alloutvb", he sent me a small cut of the money first ($10 out of $50), after I completed the work, he broke contact, and I haven't been able to get in touch of him here, on his sites, or even through the contact information that I yielded from whois results for his domains :(

please keep discussion on subject

thanks for your time princeton
nice article for beginners and experienced as well :)

Regards,

Very good tip! hopefully other ppl wont get screwed up anymore

A good and accurate list. I sometimes have had clients who hired someone for the first time. I had to explain quite a few things beforehand. Now I can just forward them to your post. :)

Some interesting tips and well documented advice, Princeton. Thanks very much. :)

nice tips