Just to reiterate, I am not advocating a schedule. My example of a "schedule" in my OP was "We're going to be doing something cool with Bubsy [that was a joke] in a couple of weeks." It was both vague and extremely non-binding. I understand the need for spontaneity and flexibility, but explaining why things happened and getting some thoughts on what shows are working well doesn't create a schedule.
And for those who are worried that this proposal (which clearly isn't going to happen anyway) would take away precious resources from other stuff, that's why I suggested either a quick vlog format or a written notice. I don't think that either of those are particularly hard, and since these are just off the cuff thoughts they don't take a lot of prep.
I could get some of this information from Jar time most likely, but i would feel like a real jerkhole submitting the same questions or sort of questions over and over. Why does a big forum thread feel less jerkholey? Not 100% sure.
Back when Peter Molyneux was a thing in gaming, everyone (including GB) ragged on him for making promises he couldn't fulfill. That's one reason why GB shouldn't start "teasing things" or "making promises", because then they'd owe an explanation if things don't work out or say, Jason gets sick. Imagine if GB were following your corporate structure with commitments to the public (yes, your idea is corporatizing the website, no matter how you sugarcoat it)..then they'd have to waste time explaining why they can't do abc at the moment because they are missing a video producer.
I'm not saying it's wrong to corporatize the website, but since they are such a small crew, then it's more efficient for them to actually work on stuff rather than content to explain what's going to happen (maybe) in the near future. GB ran "I love Mondays" for years, and that eventually fell off because it basically took time away from doing other stuff. GB runs a really tight ship, with all the pros and cons that come with it. One of the cons is really needing to be efficient with their available time.
Besides, GB runs very similar to most popular Youtube channels. Nothing is promised ever. Videos show up when they do, and people are used to that. People still get extra perks when donating via Patreon, just like when subscribing here. I see GB as a better version of Youtube channels, rather than as a less professional version of Gamespot etc.
PS: Lots of people are talking about "popular features vs blunders dictating what comes next". I find that hard to believe to be honest. I'm probably correct to assume that Persona 5's quick look was one of GB's most popular videos in a while, whereas Brad's DOTA feature is likely among the least popular. Yet look at which feature is continuing. They are lucky that they can do things that they want instead of things that are popular (within reason of course). Passion projects seem to be strongly encouraged at GB.
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