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Are Forbes writers paid per post/traffic like Gawker writers are? I can only imagine this is the incentive that lead to this kind of crap.
by kmfrk 15y ago
Are Forbes writers paid per post/traffic like Gawker writers are? I can only imagine this is the incentive that lead to this kind of crap.
- jyblue 15y agoI'd be curious to know how much views are accounted for in writers' compensation too. I would hope the editors of more reputable resources like Forbes have more sense than that.
- subpixel 15y agoI asked the Forbes blogger about the rules, if any, that govern repurposing content from other publications. No reply: https://twitter.com/ryandeussing/status/170337298695720960 https://twitter.com/ryandeussing/status/170337298695720960
- kmfrk 15y agoI think there's a Cold War of plagiarism suits the way everyone and their dog seem to be copying from each other. That must be the only reason the NYT aren't throwing a fit - I know I would, if someone did that to my blog articles. It seemed particularly bad to plagiarize a feature article like that, though.
- voytek 15y agoAccording to Forbes' managing editor, their bloggers are paid a flat rate for a minimum number of posts and comments, but that yes, they are given incentives for monthly uniques and repeat traffic: http://www.quora.com/Do-Forbes-bloggers-get-paid-or-are-they-working-under-a-Huffington-Post-type-arrangement http://www.quora.com/Do-Forbes-bloggers-get-paid-or-are-they...