• chiliedogg@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    It can be reproduced indefinitely without cost to the creator. It’s the first production that’s a bitch.

    How is initial production funded if nobody is willing to pay for it?

    • ChonkyOwlbear@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      Artists will create art regardless of whether they are paid for it.

      In any case, sale of physical media and merchandising will earn plenty to fund production.