As I've said before, I honestly can't see the logic in removing the marketplace. As freelancers, it's vital to connect, hire, and trade services among other freelancers. 50% of being a freelancer is connecting and sharing ideas, and keeping up with the latest advancements. The remaining 50% is actually, hmm, obtaining work perhaps? Beef up the marketplace rules perhaps, but I'd strongly suggest not removing it. Doing so would be a pretty big blow to this community. Case, in point: someone literally just asked me yesterday if I knew of a great place to hire reliable freelancers. TF was my first recommendation.