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		andsoitis on Feb 14, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: John Carmack goes off about online-only games bein... tv shows get cancelled all the time because there aren’t enough viewers to warrant subsequent seasons. it is better to spend that money on other shows that you bet will be enjoyed by many more people, otherwise you’re wasting the subscription people are paying.

anonymouskimmer on Feb 14, 2023 [–]

For some shows I'd prefer an alternative funding scheme. I bet that some could be supported into further seasons by fan donations.

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