[raw_anon_1111]

And those people are probably underpaid compared to their peers and passed over for promotions.

[ferrouswheel]

Actually they were very well paid. Turns out if everyone knows you are the best in the company, the company doesn't want to lose you!

[nrhrjrjrjtntbt]

Maybe. There is internet fame, peer respect, but pay depends on another prong i.e. knowing how to get promoted or hired at another level.