@ Dramscus

true, but if you agree to work for free, that's not really a bad thing, for example - that company could say wow, you did such good work we need you full time..

also gives you a chance to shine and get exposed, where you might not have ever been given the opportunity..

Hell if I could work for a company for free for a few months to show them what I could do with the chance that they might higher me after I would take that in a heartbeat.. Most jobs never give you a chance to prove you can do it..

They just look at your resume and say ok thanks, Next..! Never-mind that you could be that amazing person we just passed on, because we didn't even try you out..

I can tell you first hand that a resume is no way to tell how good a person might be at a particular job.

-But this is more about crunch vs abuse, and I understand how this could be a problem for the industry, but getting in a union is not the answer..

These companies have to police themselves and create work environments that people will not just want to work in but strive to be a part of...

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I liked what you did there Crazyglues XD
And I agree with what you said.

I don't think they just use a resume for those kind of jabs.

Usually when your trying to get on developing games, or doing anything creative really you have a portfolio of your work. Your best work to show people what you can do. What your talents and strengths are.
Plus I've never met anyone that could afford to work for free for a few months.

Sounds a little imaginary.