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How SB Nation Profits Off An Army Of Exploited Workers (Big Cat Country)

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This is not really a surprise. It's how most of these sites operate. They bring in contributors who are either not properly trained or credentialed to be journalists, give them a forum to write about something they're a fan of, and let them play journalist for a time. I don't fault anyone who does it like this. It's a way for fans to feel like they're part of something, and if they're good, and get enough hits on their stuff, they actually gain a following, and ultimately the credibility they crave (assuming what they're writing is accurate.

Most of the contributors write their stuff and post it for free. The site managers are always looking to bring in new content, regardless of the source, so you get a lot of garbage to filter through on many of these sites.. It's more about the click bait than anything else. A writer submits a crappy article, and the editor slaps a flashy headline on it to assure people will at least click on the site. The more hits they can generate, the more revenue they crank out for Vox or whoever runs their site.

There have been some pretty talented writers who have managed to wind up landing real gigs based on what they've compiled on sites like BR or SB Nation. The writers don't get paid, but they do benefit from the exposure and the opportunity to hone their skills. Getting better and building a following are the purpose with a goal of actually getting an opportunity to get paid to do what you love following this team or any other.

Most know and understand this going into it.
Never argue with idiots. They drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.
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RE: How SB Nation Profits Off An Army Of Exploited Workers (Big Cat Country) - by FBT - 08-22-2017, 03:54 PM



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