[mattw]

I think that while these extreme cases certainly exist, there are actually a lot of "normal" companies out there. I've worked for three (two small and one big), and while none were my "dream job", none of them treated me unfairly either. I don't understand why developers stay at companies that treat them like trash, particularly the talented ones at places like EA. However, I also don't get the impression that developer abuse is a widespread epidemic or common occurrence. (Or maybe I'm just very fortunate!)