#and it's like. no .. i was in survival mode

[avaisdramatic]

Putting this comment on here because I feel like I’m actually going insane…

It seems like nobody in the comments even watched the video, complaining about how paying for content is difficult in this economy, like, that's why they are doing this! They cannot continue to make the content they want for free based on ads and sponsors alone. If you have paid attention to the "Making Watcher"s of recent years, their company is not, and has not been profitable. They are so dependent on advertisers for funding that it is becoming a restriction to the content they want to make (y'a know, like Buzzfeed was), so they had to find a solution. I don't know why you all seem to think you are entitled to free content, I understand not everyone can afford it but Watcher doesn't owe you content personally. Frankly, I doubt they wanted to put their content behind a paywall, but if it's that or not make content at all, of course they are going to try to find a solution. So no, they aren't "turning into Buzzfeed” because the massive problem with Buzzfeed was its restrictions on creative freedom and exploitation of its workers. If Watcher wants to produce fulfilling content that gives their editors, designers, producers, etc full creative freedom and a livable wage, this is the best option. If you want them to pay their workers the bare minimum and tailor their content to advertiser interests just so you can watch it for free, that's fine. Just don't pretend that they are some evil media mega-corporation and you are the anti-capitalist shining hero for saying it. You don't have to like it, and you don't have to continue to support them, but don't try to shame and demonize them for making an already difficult decision.

Many of you DO have an understanding of the difficult position our current economic system puts people in because you have experienced it, but you are so unable to extend that understanding beyond your own point of view. Look past yourself for a moment and think critically, and maybe you will understand their perspective. Much love for all of the talented people within Watcher who are doing their best.

And just to add, their format going forward is almost IDENTICAL to CollegeHumor-Dropout's streaming service format (even down to the free premieres and advocating for sharing accounts with friends), which most people praise to high heaven as "the only ethical streaming service." As a huge fan of both companies the stark difference in response here is actually astounding...

[pinyatapix]

how i imagine Minecraft Alex's personality to be like vs how i imagine Minecraft Steve's personality. duality of minecraft

[ghost-bxrd]

Prompt:

It’s not that Jason forgot, per se.

But between smuggling a toddler out of the League of Assassins, trekking halfway across the world, and finding a suitable hiding place that’s also child friendly… well, it kind of slipped his mind that he’s supposed to be… dead.

Something that comes back to bite him in the ass when he takes Dami out for some ice cream and just so happens to run into non other than Brucie-fucking-Wayne

[death-himself]

as someone who’s a very casual watcher viewer (i don’t think i’ve watched any videos in months) as well as being a media major, this situation is so fascinating to me

ghost files costing $50k per episode??? 25 employees??? what do you need a director for to make survival mode? it’s literally just a lets play

seeing people break down their expenses with flight costs, rooming, etc. is really interesting too, i need to ask my professor about this situation, it’s just so wild to me

[trashworldblog]

i SEVERELY underestimated how exciting this week was gonna be

[saturnniidae]

I think Astrid Hofferson has a bad case of the 'my childhood was wasted, I grew up too fast for something ultimately proven pointless.' Syndrome and that she deserves to get to do silly things she missed out on and take up new hobbies, even if she's not particularly good at them–it's purely for the experience yknow, and learn to finally breathe no longer needing to be on constant high alert and get to be truly happy

[dragonbma]

[TW: Burns]

Aiden’s Creeper used Self-Destruct. Regigigas took 60 damage. It was super effective!

Ok but seriously Aiden chill out bro. You literally committed regicide and like ten minutes later attempted reggiecide.

[theghoulboysblog]

ryan bergara poking / holding / touching shane’s face over the years 🫶 the besties!

[corvus-frugilegus]

Caterina who loves her grandsons, even if it's in her own terrible way, seeing Lucanis happy with Rook. Feeling the icy grip of fear in her heart at the notion that he might one day lose them the way she lost everyone. Cautious that Rook won't have what it takes to survive a life with the first talon - not for any rational reason. Solely that she wasn't the one to train them, so how could she know. How can she be certain.

Caterina accepting Rook into the family, with everything that means. Even if they aren't a crow, they're a Dellamorte now. That means something. A doubled edged blade of protection and threat.

Rook, in their way, slowly winning Caterina's trust. Her faith. That Rook is just as stong as the boys she raised.

Caterina at last, beginning to release the past, knuckle by knuckle, her grip loosening as she sees the man Lucanis has become. The strength and love that coexist within him.

Caterina never quite moving on, but starting at least to see the present for what it is. Appreciating what she has in addition to mourning what she's lost.

Thinking that when she dies, those two boys she loves might be alright. That at the end they won't need her anymore.

[meangreennunseen]

Ferrus Manus and scrunky tiny human child he happened to find on Medusa. Because I find the notion of Ferrus trying to dad increadibly funny (also putting to work design of him I drew yesterday)

Ferrus pretty much spent few years before Emps found him in the mountains of Medusa doing whatever he felt at the moment, until he came upon kid who was yeeted in the mountains by their parents. Would he care? No, but child's body was covered in necrdoium just as Ferrus' arms, so he pitied the kid's fate. And took them.

Also kid had a habit trying to become a lunchable to local fauna, so some supervision was neccessary.

[kelsh]

I have no excuses for this,,,, I was initially drawing them with their hair down then it became a tits out kind of moment,,,,

Bonus: my Durge’s own bird’s nest under her hood

[11vein]

i hate art block

[spiritshaydra]

So

Galvatron’s Revenge right

Click below for a surprise <33 xoxoxo

Minecraft abandoned mine noise

[stanpineskisser]

Loving Stan Pines is so much fun when there’s not a little guy in ur ear telling u why you shouldn’t love him

[amygdalae]

I always feel like playing minecraft survival and then most of the time I load in and get bored. But 10% of the time I load into a really nice world with lots of cool stuff and divine inspiration hits and I build a really fun base, so. Always believe

[mellifera38]

I understand why Watcher wants to try and pull a Dropout TV, I do, advertisers suck etc, but if you want $6 a month from me to watch a glorified youtube channel, I'm gonna need Ryan and Shane to start a weekly DnD game like that's the only thing that could convince me to get yet another fucking subscription service in my rotation lol.