Ask Can a freelancer on a platform refuse to work with a client who has a history of bad reviews?

[Edward22]

When you are looking at a job offer and you check the client's profile and see mostly bad feedback from other freelancers, it makes you stop and think. Some people say you can simply decline without giving a reason, while others feel the platform might flag your account if you keep turning down work. It is not always clear whether refusing a client because of their review history is something platforms support or discourage. Have you ever turned down a client for this reason, and did it cause any issues?