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Overpriced (Score:2)

by Matts (1087)

Slashdot have themselves in a tough spot. They're basically over-staffed, in my (admittedly 10,000 miles away) view.

From what I can tell, they've got 2 full time story editors. At least one fully paid writer (Katz). A managing editor. Several network admins. Sales people. Two full time developers. And possibly more.

I can't see how they can possibly generate enough revenue from ads for so many staff, and still pay for bandwidth off the top of that. Well actually we know that they're not...

Secondly, the ne
- Re:Overpriced (Score:1)
  
  by pudge (1)
  
  Hey man ... say what you want, but don't say that Slashdot is overstaffed. I have a family to feed. :)
  - Re:Overpriced (Score:2)
    
    by Matts (1087)
    
    I happen to believe you're more important to it than Taco.
    - Re:Overpriced (Score:1)
      
      by pudge (1) on 2002.04.15 13:21 (#7006) Homepage Journal
      
      OUCH.
      
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