Escrow - too much of a system to set up, nd who would fund it?
This place is BUYER BEWARE, like anywhere else, and if anything that should be emphasised at the TOP of the service requests forum...
I agree that a Trader RAting system would be useful - even if it's just a Stars system - this could even be slightly complicated by only allowing tw3o members to sumbit ratings if they have both enabled it - and members could be advised not to do business with another member if they have not yet enabled Ratings?
I usually work 1/2 on retainer, 1/2 on delivery and I follow up my work with optimisations if needed/required. This system creates a good client/coder relationship and has made me some good revenue as well as some ongoing clients.