I hear what you're saying...and I've felt this quite often myself with previous employers. However, I challenge you (in a good way!) to consider using this as

I hear what you're saying...and I've felt this quite often myself with previous employers. However, I challenge you (in a good way!) to consider using this as a question (or a set of questions) for your next job interview. You like the "basecamp" treatment, that's clear...and ok, maybe no other company might be exactly like them...but this can arm you with some ideas to ask your next potential employer/contract-holder, etc. Think of how you can structure your questions to that potential employer to see if they would value you as an employee like basecamp-type of companies do. It couldn't hurt, right? Best of luck!