It's just another example of people abusing their power. Got name brand recognition? Use it to stick it to your workers. Prettying it up with bright primary colors and photoshop fades all you want, we can still see the reality behind the flowery show.

I would like to believe that this guy enjoyed his job and it was a fair relationship. But that just doesn't ring as true. He's deluded himself into believing that he's working for a greater cause, the people who like Penny Arcade. It's not really a noble cause though is it?