I myself hardly ever go into the forums because it's usually a lot of complaining about copy editors. My account is fine, too, so I didn't know there was anything wrong. Today I had heard a rumor, though, that something big was going down so I checked in. Writers are in a tizzy to say the least.
From what I gather, writers with a grammar and research scores under 3.8 are getting the smack-down. Especially if they aren't part of any special projects such as LiveStrong or Tyra Banks.
If you haven't received an email from DMS and your account is still active, breath a sigh of relief. DMS says that all letters have been sent out and there won't be a second wave anytime soon.
Update: Some are reporting that only 35% of Demand's writers are left after the mass firing/probation.
Interesting. I haven't written at DS for at least at year. I did get the boot at Break Studios a while back and lived to write about it! http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/8136559/how_to_get_fired_from_break_studios.html?cat=41
ReplyDeleteYah, I'm not sure how DS is deciding who stays and who goes, Peg. It will be interesting to see what happens next.
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