So, I was reading the Livejournal Blog of Gamespot Freelancer Frank Provo, and came across this interesting quote:
"Personally, my respect for CNet is shot, and writing for GameSpot is going to feel like a chore for quite some time going forward, if I even continue to be given that opportunity."
Now, let's get this straight -- you're working freelance for a site that has basically shown that it is on the take; but yet, you're still willing - or even considering -- to accept money from Gamespot/Cnet, well... doesn't that make you nothing more than a hypocrite.?
Link:
http://frankprovo.livejournal.com/2007/12/01/
Sorry, but this type of attitude is why in most cases, the term "Gaming Journalism" is an Oxymoron. If you're so disgusted by Gametop (Gamespot... Gamestop... Whorespot... same thing as far I'm concerned), then why even think about ever working for them again?
Sorry if I sound like an asshole (I've been known to shove my foot directly into my mouth on occasion), but Frank Provo sounds like a guy who wants to act like he's outraged -- and continue to get a paycheck from Cnet -- as opposed to being truly outraged.
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For example, let's say someone worked at a news organization, and that organization fires someone because they wrote a story bashing President Bush. If that person was truly outraged about the firing, they would find another job -- not complain about it while getting a check. That's my main problem.
In any case, just commenting about it on his livejournal may be enough of a reason for Cnet to decide they don't have anymore freelance work for him, and he doesn't seem exactly heartbroken about that. I think you're misinterpreting this.