I'm really quite surprised at all of the vitriol directed towards Zynga. It's true that it doesn't make games to the tastes of many Escapist readers, but I went to school down in that area and know some people who went on to work for the company. I can tell you firsthand that many Zynga employees are hardcore gamers, just like you, and their goal is just to expand their favorite hobby to a brand new audience. I don't like the idea of my friends losing their jobs just because they make games that you personally don't enjoy - do you?
Now, to be fair, there are some very legitimate concerns about Zynga's business model. I think it's perfectly reasonable to wonder if Zynga's success (however short-lived) has changed the gaming industry in some negative ways. As far as the games themselves go, if you don't like them, that's your prerogative. I personally don't. Go on and let everyone know your opinion. Review the games, and comprehensively break down where each one goes wrong. That's all expressive, constructive behavior.
Celebrating a company's decline and potential job losses just because you think your gaming habits are somehow better than another person's? That's just petty.
