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[Kadin]

surely an editor/editor in chief decides what gets published, right?

Honestly I'm not too sure. When I used to frequent Kotaku a lot, I could have sworn that at the rate at which articles dropped, they were being pushed out simply by the authors who wrote them. This though being such a big article, I imagine someone else had to give the okay to publish it.

And yeah I know that Kotaku didn't run this story, just using them since they're under the same Gawker umbrella.

 

[CalamityPixel]

Apart of me is happy because Gawker is a horrible network. But Kotaku does not deserve to get mixed in with the rest of the Gawker crowd.

Hopefully what ever happens the Kotaku staff get looked after, even if IGN acquire them.

 

[Dragon Puncher]

Gawker made their bed and now have to lie in it. I'm sad for Kotaku, but happy for media in general that this means there is at least a limit to the shit sites can now do for clicks.

 

[@Wreck]

Giant Bomb Central

From coast to middle to coast

yah do it!!!!

 

[DeepEnigma]

Look I was/am a games media industry hopeful who never got a "break" besides a year writing for RPGamer, and I don't think it's more about nepotism than other industries out there. No matter where you go, a job will be more about networking and who you know than skillset.

Never said anything about one industry being more than another. But it is almost clockwork when you see old workmates from company A, reunited not long after in another company with one another, doing completely different roles, ironically.

And I agree with you about networking.

 

[Kinyou]

Not every person who works for a Gawker outlet is terrible, but Gawker is a terrible outlet.

Pretty much. Feel bad for the journalists who weren't involved in any of the nasty stuff, but the site itself deserves to go under

 

[Doukou]

Honestly I'm not too sure. When I used to frequent Kotaku a lot, I could have sworn that at the rate at which articles dropped, they were being pushed out simply by the authors who wrote them. This though being such a big article, I imagine someone else had to give the okay to publish it.

They had the option to take it down I thought by a judge (initially).
I imagine in that case the higher ups would be in control.

 

[kenta]

Would the union remain intact if someone else buys? Is there a law that says that sort of thing has to remain, or could a buyer nuke that?

 

[Gorilla Shark]

As a Hulkamaniac, this pleases me.

 

[Vinterbird]

If Kotaku folds, I hope Glixen picks up a bunch of the people.

 

[harSon]

Please don't die, Lifehacker! =(

Seriously.

Racist ass Hogan and his ain't shit scumbag billionaire backer can go kick rocks for burying Lifehacker.

 

[SomedayTheFire]

This is not something to be happy about...

 

[Trojan]

Yikes, hope the Kotaku crew end up on their feet. They've got a really talented staff in Totilo, Schreier, Hamilton, Fahey, and Kleptek.

 

[Ducktail]

So they published a sex tape with Hulgan on it? Why would they do that?

 

[MogCakes]

I think the Kotaku staff is leery of interference to their type of work, so either their new owner keeps Kotaku as it is or they bail ship and go their separate ways/reform under a new banner.

 

[RealityCheque]

Giantbomb on line 1.....

 

[Jonboy]

So they published a sex tape with Hulgan on it? Why would they do that?

Sounds like you have a lot of catching up to do...

 

[Liamc723]

As a Hulkamaniac, this pleases me.

So you're okay with racism?

 

[Tansut]

This is not something to be happy about...

You can celebrate the fall of a shitty media company and still mourn the loss of jobs of those who work there.

 

[Just_myles]

Hulk Hogan burying websites now.

Is there no end to his madness?

You can thank his financial backer for that.

But, yeah, Hulkamania BROOTHHERRR!!!!

 

[ZeroX03]

Any sharp staff would've had their resumes out there as soon as that verdict hit. The good people will be fine, the Gawker empire can crumble.

 

[tiredheadcrab]

Jason and Patrick are very talented guys. They will be fine. I dont see Kotaku going anywhere.

 

[jello44]

So they published a sex tape with Hulgan on it? Why would they do that?

Clicks = $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

 

[Jotaka]

fuck... io9

 

[Zvonimir Boban]

No matter how shitty you think Gawker is, the idea that a billionaire can bury media organisations over a grudge is fucking disgusting.

 

[BassForever]

So they published a sex tape with Hulgan on it? Why would they do that?

Because in it Hogan went on a horribly racist rant and gawker wanted to reveal the truth about Hogan or some nonsense.

 

[MegaManTrigger]

Hope the staff finds a safety net but can not believe Hogan took them down.

To be fair, it's not just Hogan. Peter Thiel has been a pretty huge deal against Gawker after they posted an article revealing his sexual orientation without his consent.

 

[TemplaerDude]

I hope those Kotaku guys and in anyone caught in this shit storm can land on their feet.

 

[IanVanCheese]

Feel bad for the good people who work there, especially Kotaku who really do some great stuff.

With that said, Hulk should have won the case and Gawker as a network are disgusting.

 

[SURGEdude]

Not having Jezebel's trash journalism pop up on my feed will be nice.

Though I am sad for the decent folks who just happen to work for a site in that network.

 

[Perfect Cha0s]

Hopefully Kotaku lands on its feet. I've been routinely impressed by Patrick and Jason's work.

 

[Archie]

So you're okay with racism?

So you're ok with invasion of privacy and defying court orders?

 

[jello44]

No matter how shitty you think Gawker is, the idea that a billionaire can bury media organisations over a grudge is fucking disgusting.

Or maybe, just maybe. You should think before you post things about a person's private life.

Or, you know, not ignore a court order telling you to take down something.

 

[Halabane]

But how will I get my Kinja deals

This is the biggest loss. They really did a good job at this and was up front on how it worked. Better than the 'native' ads they were burying in the articles. I think that team will get work elsewhere if need be.

Good timing. Kotaku team will love the coverage of E3😒

Yeah but for E3 they were not really my go to place but true probably not going to help.

Gawker rolled the dice and lost. They thought that the controversy would get clicks. I don't think journalism of a sex tape of an old wrestler is worth a fight. This was pure business and it backfired.

For the Kotaku folks, Brian is already leaving, going to be rough if the places closes up. Not like video game sites are doing all that well. 4

 

[Line_HTX]

Damn, can't "Call Kotaku" anymore, huh...

 

[MogCakes]

Because in it Hogan went on a horribly racist rant and gawker wanted to reveal the truth about Hogan or some nonsense.

He did go on a racist rant, and it cost him his career. Not to mention the public scandal of sleeping with his friend's wife on that tape, IIRC.

 

[Liamc723]

So you're ok with invasion of privacy and defying court orders?

That has nothing to do with the fact that he still considers himself a fan of Hulk Hogan. Who was shown to be a racist.

Anyway, invasion of privacy can be justified under public interest.

 

[ThoughtsOfSpeaking]

Please don't die, Lifehacker! =(

Holy shit. I forgot life hacker was with Gawker.

What's the best application to download a website? Is it still HTTP track?

Too much good information will fall by the wayside if life hacker goes.

 

[MegaManTrigger]

No matter how shitty you think Gawker is, the idea that a billionaire can bury media organisations over a grudge is fucking disgusting.

It's Gawker's fault that they poked the proverbial bear by posting about said billionaire's sexual orientation without his consent. Not to mention, their hypocritical stance on posting sexual content; it's okay to defiantly post Hogan's sex tape against judge orders, but it's not okay to post J-Law's nudes.

At this point, I don't even care that it's a billionaire sinking them down. Gawker has always been trash media with little to no ethics to their news reporting (exception being the few sites affiliated with Gawker who had nothing to do with their parent site's stupidity).

 

[MogCakes]

For the Kotaku folks, Brian is already leaving, going to be rough if the places closes up. Not like video game sites are doing all that well. 4

Bashcraft is leaving Kotaku? Things are changing up already.

 

[FaintDeftone]

No matter how shitty you think Gawker is, the idea that a billionaire can bury media organisations over a grudge is fucking disgusting.

They basically ruined his career, reputation and legacy by leaking that video. I'm not saying Hulk didn't deserve it, but I can understand why he would want to sue too.

 

[Triggerhappytel]

So they published a sex tape with Hulgan on it? Why would they do that?

Presumably because they're a terrible 'celebrity news' TMZ-style site who couldn't resist the hits.

 

[MrS]

#pray4scoops

Happy about Gawker, sad for Kotaku

 

[witchedwiz]

Honestly?
Kotaku was not glorious, but not ad bad as some gaffer depucted it..
I stopped visiting it as the design change Made it unreadable for me..
It will be missed, if nothing else for the lost jobs

 

[chogidogs]

Time to come home Kleptok.

 

[OmegaX0]

Because in it Hogan went on a horribly racist rant and gawker wanted to reveal the truth about Hogan or some nonsense.

That tidbit came out way after the sex tape. Gawker just wanted to show off Hogan's dick to the world.

 

[Velkyn]

Never said anything about one industry being more than another. But it is almost clockwork when you see old workmates from company A, reunited not long after in another company with one another, doing completely different roles, ironically.

Fair enough, I'm just a bit jumpy. I can't tell the difference between "ethics" and ethics in posts anymore.

 

[RealityCheque]

Holy shit. I forgot life hacker was with Gawker.

What's the best application to download a website? Is it still HTTP track?

Too much good information will fall by the wayside if life hacker goes.

Damn good point. Someone needs to archive this or I won't be able to solve my daily conundrums using mad-science solutions! Seriously.

 

[LoSnupo]

Truly sorry for Kotaku.
One of my favourite site.

 

[DorkyMohr]

I never bought their "this is about journalism/the right to know/peter thiel has a grudge" stuff, not surprised the courts didn't either. Gawker just seems like a terrible company to hitch your wagon to.