> Quality of the findings is orthogonal to asking for compensation This is a terrible take. Orthogonal to having a reputation, sure. Orthogonal to having a par

> Quality of the findings is orthogonal to asking for compensation This is a terrible take. Orthogonal to having a reputation, sure. Orthogonal to having a particular certification or credential, absolutely. But quality is absolutely non-negotiable. If your work is bad and nobody asked you to do it then you’re not a professional, you’re a charity.