What's the difference between a Web magazine and a Web publication? We're not exactly sure, either. But apparently Web magazines harbor bloated staffs, and before they can transform, butterfly-wise, into Web publications they have to give a few beloved staffers the axe — at least, if the caterpillar in question isSalon. Salon has laid off six of its 29 editorial staffers — 20% — in response to the economic climate but also in preparation for a redesign this fall, according to a post by Gawker's John Cook yesterday. (more...)