It's worth noting that this whole thing is from 2013/2014. Since then, Wirecutter has been sold to the New York Times and has completely different management. I

It's worth noting that this whole thing is from 2013/2014. Since then, Wirecutter has been sold to the New York Times and has completely different management. I don't personally think Brian Lam did what Nextdesk accused him of (disclosure: I've met Lam socially), but I also understand why it seems improper to have that kind of outreach. Based on my personal knowledge of many people who have worked at Wirecutter past and present, I don't believe they are a pay to play operation at all. Regardless, that has no bearing on whether or not their employees are owed a fair labor contract or not.