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Re:Flattr is closing down by throwawayq3423 on Thursday January 18, 2024 @01:26PM (#39045546)
Yes but entertainers always remained on stage, they didn't enter your home (as smart phones allow) and talk to you 1 on 1.
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Re:Flattr is closing down by Dylan16807 on Thursday January 18, 2024 @04:11PM (#39047800)
Personally, when I watch a big stream, the screen being in my house doesn't make it feel any less like the entertainer is on stage.

And when there's 15 people watching, that does enable real conversations.

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Re:Flattr is closing down by throwawayq3423 on Friday January 19, 2024 @06:15PM (#39062700)
Entertainment for TV rarely has the same immersion, Tiktoks etc. feel like they are speaking directly to you.
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Re:Flattr is closing down by Dylan16807 on Friday January 19, 2024 @09:25PM (#39064047)
They do? I don't feel that way when I watch tiktoks.
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Re:Flattr is closing down by bawolff on Friday January 19, 2024 @04:44PM (#39061632)
Rich people often pay for private performances.
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Re:Flattr is closing down by throwawayq3423 on Friday January 19, 2024 @06:14PM (#39062695)
What does the 1% have to do with anything, i'm talking about entertainment at scale.
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Re:Flattr is closing down by bawolff on Friday January 19, 2024 @11:02PM (#39064540)
What percent of people do you think form parasocial bonds with social media personalities? Its probably less than 1% of the population (albeit not neccesarily the rich 1%)
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