Applying a gradient mask to type to create a reflection

I working with CS4 Windows and am applying a gradient mask to unrasterized type to create a reflection. I've flipped the type, chose gradient tool, have chosen foreground to background, foreground to transparent, etc. The mask layer keeps acting like a "normal" layer and instead of masking out the part I want masked, it darkens that portion. I've even verified my method with tutorials and come up the same problem. I figure there's something I have either checked or unchecked but I can't figure out what. If I use another tool to mask part of the type it works fine. I'm really baffled.

You either want a proper layer mask, or to create a clipping mask. You might try posting a screenshot of your layers panel if you're still stumped.
More about layer masks here:
http://help.adobe.com/en_US/Photoshop/11.0/WSfd1234e1c4b69f30ea53e41001031ab64-7866a.html
More about clipping masks here:
http://help.adobe.com/en_US/Photoshop/11.0/WSfd1234e1c4b69f30ea53e41001031ab64-7853a.html

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