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I am at a loss on where to search for professional independent web developers (programming.dev)

submitted 20 hours ago* (last edited 10 hours ago) by FiniteBanjo@programming.dev to c/webdev@programming.dev

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I tried making a Freelancer post, as I used their service once years ago and it was generally pleasant, but I was immediately bombarded with AI Applicants and an AI Recruiter grilling me for answers to its questions. Immediately deleted the post and the entire account.

Where do I go to get a quote for some work done by some actual human beings? I don't need AI, I don't want AI, if someone automate their quoting process then I'm out because I'm not gonna fuckin negotiate with the hallucinating vending machine.

EDIT: I attempted a post on UpWork.com and there is far less AI response than on Freelancer, but I've still declined all offers so far because they failed an important filter question. Still, I've been able to get quotes! FINALLY! Looks like my website could potentially be built for some number between $5,000 and $38,000. Very interesting. As some commenters have suggested, I'll check out some options in local cities, though I doubt I'll find much in my small studio's price range.

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[–] FiniteBanjo@programming.dev 0 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

I have never seen any statistic that Sloppers write as good code as normal human beings. Quite the opposite, in fact, studies have shown AI Slop has singlehandedly created more vulnerabilities total than any other changes in tech or software. We're talking multitudes uptick in errors.

It not only doesn't make sense at large scale, but it also doesn't even make sense anecdotally. You're telling me a guy or gal who autogenerates code using a flawed statistical model which is famous for its absurd hallucinations, inability to count, violent amorality, and complete lack of puzzle solving capability can somehow be as good as a professional human being? I don't buy it. I don't support people who do buy it. I hate them, in fact, if only for the massive costs on consumers and the environment resulting from the training and operating of these bullshit generators.

[–] FizzyOrange@programming.dev 1 points 43 minutes ago

studies have shown AI Slop has singlehandedly created more vulnerabilities total than any other changes in tech or software

Link?