Many regular readers will know this already, but it’s a point I’d like to reiterate; TSA is staffed entirely by volunteers whose dedication astounds me. Although efforts are being made to turn TSA into a paying venture, for the time being those 15+ pieces of content you read every day come from a group of people who have given up their spare time to bring you the latest news, views and opinions.
Lately, as I’ve become more involved with TSA, there have been a lot of negative comments aimed in my direction from non gamers with regards to the fact that I do this “for free”. The general consensus is that I’m ‘insane’, and that they would never work for free, because it’s pointless. This is where my little rant begins, and I’d like to start off with replacing the word ‘insane’ with ‘dedicated’.
Let me guide you through an average day for me. I get up at 5.45am every morning and head straight into work with the express intention of getting news up on TSA. I get into work about an hour and a half early so that I can scour the web/press releases and put up some morning content. Lunchtimes don’t exist; instead it’s more content for TSA and a quick sandwich. After an eight hour work day, and a few hours writing, I head home where I try and balance family time with more news writing, original content or game reviews. I normally head to bed at about midnight/1am.
Despite this, I couldn’t give a flying fart about getting paid. I don’t do this for any financial gain; I do it because I’ve been a gamer for 24 years, I love writing, and I’m dedicated to helping TSA go supernova. Of course, I’m not the only one; the entire news team and contributors work their butts off every day. The community team moderates some great events, Kris brings you top quality features, Al, Peter and Lee not only post fine content, but also work behind the scenes sorting out stuff you never get to see. The whole site radiates passion and dedication. All in our spare time. On top of that there’s also our sister sites, ScreenDemon, HalftoneHero, and AppTilt; the work that goes into these is immense.
This follows through to our readers too. I struggle to think of many other places where the readers not only give up their time to comment, but do it in a polite, coherent manner time and time again.
Are we all dedicated? Absolutely. Are we all insane? Perhaps, but I wouldn’t have it any other way.
online4ntagonist
Thank you all a lot. I read this website daily with great interest and pleasure.
Jackarseboyz
Awesome sauce! But you are insane for only sleeping 4.5hrs a day. I need 10! lol
linkavich
10 hrs sleep i feel like a slug if i get that much
Jas-n
TSA’s first rule, no nobs ;)
Where was that thread, did we keep it?
Hello…. anyone?
solidsteven
I ate the thread because i was hungry sorry ;p
Jas-n
I am very close to insane, I mean I happily sing away to Barbie Girl by Aqua, and you have to be off your rocker to listen to that, especially whilst on a rampage on Resistance, or stealing a flag in Warhawk.
solidsteven
I didn’t know Aquastyle did a song.:P
Aquastyle
Lol, such a shitty band to be associated with :/
linkavich
we are forever in tsa’s debt you have my enormous gratitude for dedicating a site that allows me to opinion ate in a fashion that no longer offends or ostracises
OSAMP1
Just want to take the time out and thank everyone on this site for making it what it is today. Thanks. You guys have made my gaming experience far above anything I could ever dream about.