> even if it's unethical it wouldn't even be unethical. responsible disclosure starts with engaging with company at eye-level. all that these bug bounty platfo

> even if it's unethical it wouldn't even be unethical. responsible disclosure starts with engaging with company at eye-level. all that these bug bounty platforms do is take away exactly this power and allow the company to consolidate the contract to a single entity (e.g. preferred supplier). they deserve even less respect than any shady recruiter or typical outsourcing sweat-shop. giving these people power is like talking to a cop without a lawyer - regardless of what they say, they don't have your interest in mind and you have lost before the game has even started.