In an industry where most editors are just as extremely online as writers and will gleefully blacklist or ignore those writers if they (rightfully) criticize the way things work, it is exceptionally rare (and great!) to see a public callout. These people rely on us being too scared to say anything.
Jason BaileyALSO this isn’t just about me. I’ve talked to other freelancers (names you know) who’ve had similar experiences: work written and filed, doesn’t run, they don’t get paid. And we say nothing because we’re powerless, and like five people own all the outlets, so you’re never just burning one bridge.