#survival mode

[wearewatcher]

survival mode out of context

[shaniacsboogara]

can't wait to see shane and ryan play fnaf this season (manifesting manifesting manifesting)

[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...

[thepeacefulgarden]

[suetrim]

The watcher interns need a raise for that instagram post.

The boys are in their gamer era

[bergoozter]

[infatuatedlilbitch]

reminder that seeing all these headlines about all the shit trump is revoking and the rights he's trying to take away from millions of americans IS MEANT TO WEAR YOU OUT BEFORE IT EVEN STARTS. seeing these headlines and reacting to them is meant to keep you in survival mode so you CANNOT CRITICALLY THINK and CANNOT TAKE REAL ACTION against facism. DON"T BE FOOLED. Your reactions have to extend beyond internet outrage at the nazi salute. YOU NEED TO START STANDING UP FOR PEOPLE IN YOUR REAL LIFE, ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE IN THE MAJORITY.

[milfmilker420]

there is something about Shane being on the left and Ryan being on the right that is so personal to me

[geniepuppet]

Made some edits because of the SUPER EXCITING week we're having!

[theghoulboysblog]

shane madej saying darling just might be my aesthetic btw.

[wearewatcher]

tortured gamers department

[shaniacsboogara]

[ravxe3n]

random doodle oodles and drawing rqs of your favourite ghouly boys

[thepeacefulgarden]

[emiko-matsui]

i like unsolved/watcher because ryan dresses like the average guy in 2016 and shane dresses like one of the robbers from home alone

[lallyloo]