Disclaimer: This is entirely an excuse to post this red panda picture I like.
The only quantum of solace
I can offer regarding masters is that if they actually do implement changes and grow the platform, they'll likely need more masters workers. We've seen they like squeezing as much out of requesters as they can, and that extra 5% is one way. I hope that happens (more work for me, more masters for the forum), and that they prioritize longer term workers, since they've already shown they're going to be around for the long haul.