Ask Do boosted proposals give an unfair advantage?

[Edward22]

Some platforms allow freelancers to pay for their proposals to be boosted so clients notice them faster than other applicants. This can help freelancers get more replies, but it also raises the question of fairness for those who cannot afford to pay extra. Skilled freelancers without much money might get overlooked simply because they did not boost their proposal like others chose to do. Do boosted proposals really give an unfair advantage over freelancers who choose not to pay?