Want to review hardware?

[uberwagner]

FiringSquad.com is looking for a few good reviewers. We're holding a writing comptetition-if your work is good, you'll defininitely be considered for future review projects. And, if you manage to beat out the rest of the competition, you could get paid $1500 cash and earn a $10,000 writing contract to write for FiringSquad.

For more information: http://firingsquad.com/special/ec/

 

[SmoochyTX]

How do I know you'd really pay me?

 

[BigJ]

Originally posted by: SmoochyTX
How do I know you'd really pay me?

FiringSquad has been around for a LONG time. I haven't visited the site in years, and judging by their layout that seems like a good thing.

 

[SmoochyTX]

Originally posted by: BigJ

Originally posted by: SmoochyTX
How do I know you'd really pay me?

FiringSquad has been around for a LONG time. I haven't visited the site in years, and judging by their layout that seems like a good thing.

Hmmm. Nice of him to sign up just for this. :roll:

 

[uberwagner]

I couldn't think of a better way to let your highly intelligent and well-informed readership know about this competition

 

[BigJ]

Originally posted by: uberwagner
I couldn't think of a better way to let your highly intelligent and well-informed readership know about this competition

You do realize that FS is a competing site with Anandtech, right?

 

[uberwagner]

Are you serious? Of course you would get paid, same as any other job.

 

[theprodigalrebel]

FiringSquad is one of the better sites (along with Rage3D and Xbitlabs) to go for GPU reviews. They did an awesome Core 2 Duo Cooling roundup recently.

SmoochyTX, this is not a typical black-man-avatar scam!

 

[irishScott]

Originally posted by: uberwagner
I couldn't think of a better way to let your highly intelligent and well-informed readership know about this competition

Lol take a look at the grammar in these threads, then post again if you still want reviewers.

 

[SmoochyTX]

Originally posted by: theprodigalrebel
FiringSquad is one of the better sites (along with Rage3D and Xbitlabs) to go for GPU reviews. They did an awesome Core 2 Duo Cooling roundup recently.

SmoochyTX, this is not a typical black-man-avatar scam!

My apologies for thinking it was a scam then.

 

[uberwagner]

FiringSquad considers Anandtech to be a "colleague" rather than the competition. Our markets are slightly different, although there is some overlap. We really don't have time for any petty politics-I happen to know the AT is a very popular site amongst FS readers, along with many other sites.

What we do share is a commitment to excellence in technology journalism, and that is what this posting is all about: we are searching for high quality writers to raise the bar in the industry.

 

[BigJ]

Originally posted by: uberwagner
FiringSquad considers Anandtech to be a "colleague" rather than the competition. Our markets are slightly different, although there is some overlap. We really don't have time for any petty politics-I happen to know the AT is a very popular site amongst FS readers, along with many other sites.

What we do share is a commitment to excellence in technology journalism, and that is what this posting is all about: we are searching for high quality writers to raise the bar in the industry.

Well if you consider them a colleague, did you at least ask their permission before posting?

 

[2Xtreme21]

Free hardware as well?

 

[BigJ]

Originally posted by: 2Xtreme21
Free hardware as well?

I hear AIG gives out free hardware

 

[uberwagner]

Some of the contestant's grammar could use some work, that's for sure. That's why I am spreading the word-the more people we get to participate, the better the overall level of constructive commentary and criticism.

 

[uberwagner]

Well, this is a public forum. I didn't think I needed to ask permission.

 

[theprodigalrebel]

Originally posted by: uberwagner
Well, this is a public forum. I didn't think I needed to ask permission.

So when are you guys expecting your first R600 sample?

 

[2Xtreme21]

Would you like us to come to your forum to recruit people to write for Anandtech?

 

[Fenixgoon]

Originally posted by: uberwagner
Some of the contestant's grammar could use some work, that's for sure. That's why I am spreading the word-the more people we get to participate, the better the overall level of constructive commentary and criticism.

Are there any particular restrictions/requirements for the job (ie, I need a C2D rig or an AMD X2, etc.)? I'd actually be interested in doing something like this. And for what it's worth, my grammar is generally quite good.

 

[uberwagner]

Sure go ahead. Recruit all you want. We couldn't care less.

 

[uberwagner]

Did you read my post and visit the link? We are looking for submissions for any gaming or technology related topic. Submssions will be judged by a panel and by reader votes.

 

[Bryan]

Originally posted by: uberwagner
Sure go ahead. Recruit all you want. We couldn't care less.

Nobody uses proper grammar in OUR HOUSE! Get him!!!

/waves torch and pitchfork

 

[Fenixgoon]

Originally posted by: uberwagner
Did you read my post and visit the link? We are looking for submissions for any gaming or technology related topic. Submssions will be judged by a panel and by reader votes.

Does the hardware matter, or is judged solely on the quality of the article? I'm an enthusiast without the enthusiast budget

 

[uberwagner]

Judging is based soley on the quality of the writing and analysis. You could review a Celeron 450 and we wouldn't care, as long as you can make it interesting and informative.

 

[Fenixgoon]

Originally posted by: uberwagner
Judging is based soley on the quality of the writing and analysis. You could review a Celeron 450 and we wouldn't care, as long as you can make it interesting and informative.

Cool, I'll hopefully get to it this weekend