99designs Review - A Warning to Freelancers

Kevin Potts has wrote an article on Xemion directory. He thinks that the 99designs.com site, which uses less than ideal techniques to get designers to connect with businesses, requires spec work and encourages horribly low prices. Lets look his (few) points below:

"You’re doing the work whether you like it or not. Payment is irrelevant. You only get that if you actually “win” the “contest”. "

"Even if you do win, you don’t win much. (They seem to encourage low prices, as stated on their how it works page.) "

"You lose your copyright privileges and you apparently can’t even take a public stand if your designs are stolen. Read their copyright page for more on that. "

"You’re also asking for a royal slap in the face from folks like me and other real designers. "

But, there are many comments about Kevin Potts above article in the Xemion designers directory. I almost gone through most of them and many of the designers thinking that The 99designs.com is good for designers. Read more