Here's what mb folks are hollering about on the boards today:

Our feature topic of the week, moderated by Mia Amato--"Pay for Performance Journalism: Who has had experience with this? I see more and more web sites offering to pay writers per page views, per number of postings, or by revenue percentages based on traffic or Google ad returns. Aside from "networked" Gawker-wannabees, here are two coast-to-coast examples: cribstown.com, sbs-world.com. For emerging writers wishing to specialize in a topic area, is this a good way to gain a fan base, experience, or clips? Or is yet another generation getting suckered into being literary lettuce-pickers -- just like back in the ol' pay-per-column-inch days?"

"I just signed away $60,000 with my decision in going to Columbia and I feel a little sick. I feel like that's waaay too much for a master's in journalism. I would appreciate if any Columbia alumni could tell me if they regretted their experience."

"Recently I was presented with the ultimate dream job opportunity. I have been offered the chance to become the editor for a regional start-up publication with significant financial backing and a strong niche market. They are hoping to have their first issue come out this October. My question is, am I going to be in over my head? First, is that enough time to put a first issue together or is four months too soon? Also, for the position, my experience is minimal. I've edited my college magazine, held several internships worked for the Associated Press and I've been freelancing regularly for several local publications for the past few years. However, I think I have the drive and the skills to get it done, even if it is by the seat of my pants. Am I being unrealistic, or can it be done? Has anyone else ever found themselves in a similar situation?"

"With all that I seem to be doing right, what is it that I'm doing wrong? Why can't I get a call-back? Why can't a get a job, or an interview, or at least a BS HR response saying they received my resume and will keep it on file?"

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