Why “go nuts, show nuts” doesn’t work in 2022

Re:Why “go nuts, show nuts” doesn’t work in 2022 by chipotle_coyote on Thursday September 29, 2022 @11:33PM (#33030591)

Have you checked that assertion? Because it didn’t ring true to me based on what I remember (which was that PG-13 tends to be the sweet spot), and it doesn’t match the data I can find, e.g.:

https://stephenfollows.com/which-mpaa-rating-earns-the-most-...

PG-13 is far and away the leader in terms of both highest-grossing films and percentage of box office revenue; R-rated films are actually the second in terms of highest-grossing and, depending on the year, bounce around between second and third. G-rated films, by contrast, are at the bottom across the board.

There is a difference between “family entertainment” and “adults-only” which matters in terms of the discussion around Tumblr’s content. If we’re using MPAA ratings as an analogy, Tumblr’s “no porn” position isn’t “everything must be G-rated,” it’s “nothing can be NC-17.” One can argue about whether the latter is a good stance to take, but it’s important to be arguing about the actual restriction.

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Re:Why “go nuts, show nuts” doesn’t work in 2022 by PraetorianGourd on Friday September 30, 2022 @01:23AM (#33031311)

You could both ne right. G rated films generally use no-name or d-list actors and aren’t trying to impress for awards in almost any category. They tend to be low-budget/high-profit. If we are talking revenue, PG-13 for sure. Profit? I would put my money on G.

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Re:Why “go nuts, show nuts” doesn’t work in 2022 by aidenn0 on Friday September 30, 2022 @02:10AM (#33031550)

I'd bet lots of PG-13 movies earn more profit then a d-list G movie grosses

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Re:Why “go nuts, show nuts” doesn’t work in 2022 by wil421 on Friday September 30, 2022 @08:46AM (#33034118)

Not sure a lot of G rated Disney films could be considered low budget.

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