I don&#x27;t even like Pitchfork that much (while I have learned about some artists from them, largely their tastes don&#x27;t align with mine), but this makes me sad. Conde Nast buys everything. I can&#x27;t really blame Conde Nast for this entirely, the owners who choose to sell out are really to blame. It&#x27;s unfortunate. But I can&#x27;t say I&#x27;d choose any differently if presented with such a large pay day.<p>I&#x27;m disappointed because since the Conde Nast takeover of Ars Technica, it has gone steeply down hill. I imagine the fans of Pitchfork will go through a similar experience over the next few years.