My sources tell me that even Gawker Media darling Ana Maria Cox aka Wonkette is paid a base salary of only $12,000* per year. I guess I should respect the Defamer for being lazy and invite him to lunch--(I'd slack too if I knew I was making no money. Well, I'd slack but not make it obvious. And I still haven't figured out why he needs to remain anonymous. ) How does Choire Sicha survive as Gawker Manhattan? I know he works it, but still.

2004 Poverty Level for a 1 person household is $9,310.

*not including traffic and other misc. bonuses