Suggestion: Make a forum dedicated to discussions of how we can improve contributor conditions.

Right now these discussions seem to be scattered around the site, and are usually hidden in threads starting with an appropriate bitching about a site. A dedicated forum could hopefully give a more organised discussion and direct more attention to this important subject.

Seriously though, I'm not sure. I think I have different wants and needs out of each site. Mostly, I'm happy when my income is steadily going up.

Fechez la vache!

In the theme of Monty Python, "Fetch the Cow!".

Fechez la vache!
Eh?
Fechez la vache!
(feet running)
(sound of catapult)
MoooOOooooooo...!!!

I demand a shrubbery! 

I fart in your general direction  

Back to the OP - Isn't that what the categories are for? Each major agency at least has a dedicated category. Instead of the usual and general bitching/whining when starting a thread, it would be beneficial if the poster would address specific and meaningful question, and if those who replied by staying on topic. Derailing a thread sometimes results in much useless drivel.

As much as I would like to see conditions for microstockers improved, I don't know that having an entire forum dedicated to it would have much point. 

Periodically some "hero" comes along who is going to save us all from our drudgery.  They start some grandiose thread and get everyone stirred up. But inevitably it always devolves into the same old gripes and circular arguments, followed by the departure of whoever stirred the pot in the first place. 

Bottom line is as long as supply continues to outstrip demand by such a wide margin we don't have a lot of leverage...  I wish it was different. 

A trade organization or union has been discussed over and over, but most are not interested, and of those of us who would support the idea, nobody has the time or know-how to step up and take charge. 

I demand a shrubbery! 

problem is those who arrange and design shrubberies are under considerable economic stress in this period in history

Help. I'm being repressed.

Be quiet, old woman!

Would you like to have an argument?

(waiting for the right moment to be able to say You can't expect to wield supreme power just 'cause some watery tart threw a sword at you!)

There's no wrong time for that.