Kotaku when I woke up:
Something feels a bit off...
*check RSS*
But that can't be right. Because you see:
http://kotaku.com/comment/35900468/
Hmm....
You know it'd be awesome if all these policies n what not that they supposedly had were in some kind of policy page.
They don't exactly follow it to the letter but : http://www.joystiq.com/ethics/
Just something where they cover what they'll do with promo stuff (post about them like the PR puppets they are), article correction policy (correct it, give no indication, make early commenters look weird), article removal policy (it's an issue with your PC), and stuff on how they cover rumours, misleading headlines, and such.
But I guess the main reason this "polciy" that supposedly exists isn't actually up anywhere officially is because it'd make it oh so damn easy to call them out on it.
http://handbook.reut...ards_and_Values - I'd maybe start here.
This kind of stuff doesn't just apply to Kotaku mind. Most gaming sites. Surely it'd be a better world for all, writers, readers, developers & industry, etc if some kind of code/policy/guideline was adhered to.
Oh and for extra Brucie Bonus: http://kotaku.com/comment/35752908/