While I understand your point of view, I will not try to argue over whether this is a PR ploy or not.

This announcement is also a surprise meant for us, Gigsters. And this surprise was a success because I have experienced that when Gigster says they want to do something, they will.

Gigster said they want our happiness, naïve or not, I believe in it and Gigster granted us a real opportunity, I feel happier with Gigster as a freelancer.

So, what I am trying to say? Basically, a lot of people says that Gigster is like Upwork, that this announcement is not clear, this is marketing.

Please, just do not immediately judge Gigster with the "Upwork" hat, there is a lot of misconceptions about Gigster. :)