What are the main drawbacks of pay-to-play sites in the voiceover industry according to Gabrielle Nistico?

Hi, I’m Gabrielle Nistico from . How can I help?

According to , the core problems with pay‑to‑play (P2P) sites like Fiverr, Voices, Voice123, etc. are:

• They’re fundamentally flawed for the industry: they normalize low rates, rushed timelines, and “fast and cheap” expectations that hurt professional standards.
• They’re bad for actors: tons of competition, pay races to the bottom, unclear usage, and little relationship-building with clients.
• They’re bad for clients: they often get inexperienced talent, inconsistent quality, and no real guidance on fair rates or proper casting.

What’s your current experience with P2P sites—thinking about joining, or already on one and frustrated?