>>53508673>>53509581I sort of agree with both of you. A lot of their strategies aren't the greatest, but I don't mind the current state of affairs because as it is right now, you can enjoy 95%+ of all Holocontent without spending a single cent if you so desire. Yeah, the goods are overpriced with ginormous profit margins and offering them in limited amounts/during a limited time frame is an exploitative tactic targeting the fear of missing out (Fubuki also seems annoyed by this because she keeps saying she wants to reissue certain goods but always says it is "difficult" i.e. it seems like management doesn't want her to do this), but in the end, it is still free entertainment. I choose to buy goods or concert tickets occasionally because it's a way for me to support Fubuki and some of the stuff is pretty nice. The first year or two of following this hobby I had less money, so I didn't spend anything except for the FBK membership (which during that time didn't offer much content at all anyway) and I didn't really feel like I was missing anything.
They've become a bit more daring lately with the HoloEarth in-app purchases and the main channel locking a lot of its content featuring all members behind a high-tier membership paywall, but I hope it doesn't escalate too much. But then again, I am seeing this from the lens of a Sukonbu, and Fubuki seems very aware of these issues and doesn't really encourage people to spend beyond their means (or at all, really) and treats us all equally for the most part. She even seemed momentarily kind of shocked at how much this currency actually costs during her stream yesterday (
https://youtu.be/Ch4C16BZyJ8?t=1924 ). She probably assumed 1 coin costs 1 yen, but it's twice as expensive.
Anyway, my point is, cover isn't the greatest, but they could be so much worse. They seem to treat their talent decent enough and could easily be exploiting us SO much more than they are at present, and I'm glad Fubuki herself doesn't pressure her Sukonbu.
