You're right -- which is why I think curation/review should be light and based on simple/visible heuristics (experience + prior companies and roles) and then us

You're right -- which is why I think curation/review should be light and based on simple/visible heuristics (experience + prior companies and roles) and then use client reviews as a way to curate further. This would naturally mean the platform probably lets in fewer people, but on the balance, quality goes up. As a consultant/freelancer, you are being hired for specific expertise and experience. You need to demonstrate value relatively quickly. So if you can't do well what you claim, you'll get caught and the platform can take that into account. The commitment expectations are different for freelancers vs full-time hires. It's ok to fire a freelancer when you want, as soon as you want. So if you're going to game it, you won't last long.