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It's funny that last week you should mention 'that fashion website', because I think I know what you were mentioning. I've done some freelancing for DailyCandy [a fashion and style e-newsletter.] Each and every time I've written for them, my work has gotten rewritten to the point where I almost don't recognize it. I've politely asked my editor for feedback: what was I doing wrong, how can I write more in the DC style, etc, and she was very nice and gave me some critique. But again and again, each time, it gets rewritten without explanation. I never am asked to revise it or get any feedback whatsoever on the piece: I'd just turn it in and then it'd get regurgitated. I don't get too upset, though, because they pay promptly and there are no bylines so I don't feel too squicky that my name is on something that I didn't end up having my voice be a part of.