Winter Jerrica on Nostr: I'm not talking about celeb worship so much as the astronomical expectations placed ...

I'm not talking about celeb worship so much as the astronomical expectations placed on artists and writers to deliver a product that is both narratively satisfying and morally flawless to millions of people. Creators who made something beloved once are no longer allowed to make mistakes, have bad ideas, or create things that aren't "perfect" in the eyes of fans. So anything new they make ends up being very safe, which the fandom then demonizes them for as well. This has a cooling effect on new creators too.