Ben is Right: Other people are now asking if fandom is broken
What does it mean when fans start ordering art off a menu?
What is the relationship between art and fandom?
The fandom menace is that fandom is eclipsing the art itself.
- People are happy to see their favorite characters, not necessarily happy about the story.
- Nostalgia
- Faith-based films
Matt got an emergency notification about the incoming storm. They pause the recording for about 10 minutes.
Ben has a moral problem with VidAngel, which allows you to automatically remove scenes or mute dialog with objectionable content. Accept art as the creator intended, or forgo it.
Solutions
- Be a thoughtful fan
- Be a satisfied fan: know when enough is enough
- Take your fandom to new places: seek greatness
The best pleasures are learned pleasures.
After Outro
Ben doesn't think they're going to reach the One Day's Wages goal. Matt said he believes in the listeners.