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I don't even like Pitchfork that much (while I have learned about some artists from them, largely their tastes don't align with mine), but this makes me sad. Co
by ebbv 11y ago
I don't even like Pitchfork that much (while I have learned about some artists from them, largely their tastes don't align with mine), but this makes me sad. Conde Nast buys everything. I can't really blame Conde Nast for this entirely, the owners who choose to sell out are really to blame. It's unfortunate. But I can't say I'd choose any differently if presented with such a large pay day.
I'm disappointed because since the Conde Nast takeover of Ars Technica, it has gone steeply down hill. I imagine the fans of Pitchfork will go through a similar experience over the next few years.
- 6stringmerc 11y agoI see Ars as a very interesting microcosm of online journalism. What made Ars great over time and high profile were some very skilled, diligent, audience-mindful writers and editors. As those writers (and editors) got discovered, they were lured to other publications (ex: Washington Post). The replacements, and replacements of replacements, have not been of equivalent caliber, which could also be reinforced in the long run by a 'corporate mentality' of viewing employees as more-or-less interchangeable parts with dollar signs attached (simplistic but just to make a point).