Do you agree with the idea of an unpaid internship?  Should all internships be paid, or should all interns receive some sort of compensation (housing, flight, food)?  When do you think it is okay that an internship not be paid?  Have you ever accepted an unpaid internship with the hope that it would lead to a job offer?

ODesk is described as a “game changer” in the article, by offer “labour as a service” to individuals who might need work, without having to work for a large company, or even leaving home.  What are some disadvantages of the “labour as a service” concept?