Putting this comment on here because I feel like I’m actually going insane…

It seems like nobody in the comments even watched the video, complaining about how paying for content is difficult in this economy, like, that's why they are doing this! They cannot continue to make the content they want for free based on ads and sponsors alone. If you have paid attention to the "Making Watcher"s of recent years, their company is not, and has not been profitable. They are so dependent on advertisers for funding that it is becoming a restriction to the content they want to make (y'a know, like Buzzfeed was), so they had to find a solution. I don't know why you all seem to think you are entitled to free content, I understand not everyone can afford it but Watcher doesn't owe you content personally. Frankly, I doubt they wanted to put their content behind a paywall, but if it's that or not make content at all, of course they are going to try to find a solution. So no, they aren't "turning into Buzzfeed” because the massive problem with Buzzfeed was its restrictions on creative freedom and exploitation of its workers. If Watcher wants to produce fulfilling content that gives their editors, designers, producers, etc full creative freedom and a livable wage, this is the best option. If you want them to pay their workers the bare minimum and tailor their content to advertiser interests just so you can watch it for free, that's fine. Just don't pretend that they are some evil media mega-corporation and you are the anti-capitalist shining hero for saying it. You don't have to like it, and you don't have to continue to support them, but don't try to shame and demonize them for making an already difficult decision.

Many of you DO have an understanding of the difficult position our current economic system puts people in because you have experienced it, but you are so unable to extend that understanding beyond your own point of view. Look past yourself for a moment and think critically, and maybe you will understand their perspective. Much love for all of the talented people within Watcher who are doing their best.

And just to add, their format going forward is almost IDENTICAL to CollegeHumor-Dropout's streaming service format (even down to the free premieres and advocating for sharing accounts with friends), which most people praise to high heaven as "the only ethical streaming service." As a huge fan of both companies the stark difference in response here is actually astounding...

Some early photos of "El Castillo," the temple of Kukulcan, at Chichen Itza, Mexico, before archaeologists rebuilt much of the site.

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'chalka jaye jism se makhmali nasha, karde khali pi pi ke pyala ye bhara, katra katra mera bekabu ho raha, teri ijazat bina dil mera, tere dil main jhaake...' — tilasmi bahein | heeramandi, 2024, dir. sanjay leela bhansali.

The hardworking doctor of Stardew Valley, Harvey! Will you be the one to get this anxious guy out of his comfort zone?

KANTARA - A LEGEND ಕಾಂತಾರ (2022) dir. Rishab Shetty ↳ requested by anonymous.

-Remember, I’ll be accompanied by my companion, the ferocious Guliga. Should you err, even if I, Panjurli, forgive you, Guliga won’t!

-My lord Panjurli has forgiven you, but I have not!

KANTARA (2022)

A green rain has descended upon the valley. STARDEW VALLEY (2016) dev. ConcernedApe

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Apukunaq Tianan a Quechua (“The abode of the gods”) is a tourist attraction in Cusco, Peru that features 20-30 feet tall stone sculptures of Andean gods and sacred animals. Despite it’s ‘ancient’ appearance, these are modern sculptures created by sculptor Michael de Titan.

Window - Machu Picchu, 2014

📍Pallay Punchu, Cuscu, Peru 🇵🇪

all of tumblr tomorrow, march 15th: