Originally Posted by The Porn Nerd

Oh I am sure the customer base will just absorb it but this does not mean I am happy about it. Like when your bank charges you ridiculous fee after ridiculous fee. Now what if the bank then says "Pay me $25 a month on top of all that"? I would not be happy. Perhaps you would shrug it off.

And this thread (while yes whining) is also meant to let people who may be considering using Upwork know what fees they will now be paying. And then 'the market' can decide if this is a good thing.