Ahem ... Getting back to the topic and the article ... There are echoes of another thread where the 'sunset of the industry' is predicted and there is a sense of defeat in the face of C-36. My hope - and I may be naive - is that independent SPs and their clients can continue to enjoy every element that works today. I'm new to the hobby, so there are gaps in my knowledge - full disclosure. My adventures have been with smart, capable and careful business women who set and meet (to my great pleasure) what the expectations are.
I would have to be naive to think that abuse doesn't happen.
I know that when I first spent time with an SP, my radar was on full alert (no pun intended) trying to decide if I was becoming a part of a bigger problem. Today, I would say that the linked article is pretty well aligned with how I think and operate. There are bad customers and bad suppliers in any business. In this business, people can get hurt and worse. I believe that there is still room for consenting adults to connect, even if it is a commercial transaction.
I try and focus on the very good times I have had with SPs, but at the same time, keep my eyes open.
My $0.02. Rounded down, of course.