How do I discuss a task before assigning it?

The public comments on a task page are the best place to discuss the task before it's assigned.

Anyone can post comments and replies to other members to ask questions or clarify further details about the task. When a comment is posted, it will be visible to everyone in the marketplace.

Please don’t share any private or contact information in any public areas of the site (including in comments, attachments and profiles). Sharing this type of information is against the Community Guidelines, which are in place to protect member privacy and safety, and to prevent spam. 

Once the task is assigned, you and the tasker assigned are free to chat privately and share private information if required.