Originally Posted by **********

This is a big mistake in my opinion. If you payout by cash you will have a very hard time when tax time comes around. As someone who has dealt with audits and taxation, I can tell you that you want documentation, and proper accounting and balance sheets.

Also, You will never want to be be placed into a position where chat models will claim they haven't been paid when in fact they were. In the event of any other dispute, you will have no proof whatsoever.

Originally Posted by **********

This will happen with anyone, regardless of how they are paid. The smarter models will take the job seriously and work with you to earn as much as possible. The ones who screw around instead will make less. You win because the smart ones will rise to the top and stick with you for years because you do things properly.