> This is the dumbest idea ever.

Opening that conversation is laudable.

> But for personal? "Never talk about how much money you make, you either make more or less than them. Either way it makes for a very awkward conversation".

It's true, but also in large part cultural. Culture changes, though. We should discuss transparency's merits. What are the potential downsides versus benefits of having a more open salary approach?

I found that for freelancing, having an open-price policy is beneficial. For example, it filters out low-paying clients. And by providing this information to your competition, you also level up the entire field. Competition works better with a certain level of solidarity and fairness within a given field.