1. Worker exploitation fuels Big Tech valuations
Commenters repeatedly argue that platforms like DoorDash profit by underpaying gig workers, skimming tips, and classifying labor as contractors to avoid benefits.
“More evidence Big Tech valuations are driven primarily by worker exploitation.” – toomuchtodo
“The problem is they use exploitative labor practices … and price‑dumping funded by infinite amounts of venture capital.” – mschuster91
2. Rent‑extraction / middleman tactics
Many see these companies as inserting themselves into existing supply chains, squeezing both sides, and monetizing the data they collect.
“the common unifying theme of most tech companies over the past 15 years has been rent extraction.” – ausbah
“inject yourself in the middle of a supply chain, and then once established squeeze the living shit out of both sides.” – peezd
3. Convenience outweighs the cost for users
Despite criticisms, users often defend the services as worthwhile time‑savers, valuing the convenience enough to tolerate higher fees or questionable labor practices.
“Lyfted to the office in 10 minutes. Cost $10. That $10 was worth 30 minutes of my day.” – shadowgovt
“I know I’m getting ripped off by DoorDash … but the harm of getting ripped off just a bit is way lesser than the time it’d take me to get or prepare food myself.” – malfist