I really like your blog youre very well spoken and talk about things really deeply
Maybe my thoughts will be a bit different being a teenage post hard launch phannie but I do agree with a lot of your anons that newer content has felt more produced and commercial??? I don't think thats the right word but you know what i mean, less just chill and low pressure and authentic.
But i feel like noones considering that maybe thats just what they want to do?
Like noone is saying wad was the best stand up comedy show ever and dan is one of the best stand up comedians with basically no practice before but he's not claiming that! I can't say I laughed out loud too much but it made me smile and was a nice thing to watch, brought comfort and happiness to people and maybe was just something he wanted to do! God forbid a guy go do something he wants to and has the means to!!
Maybe this more sort of more produced content is what theyve wanted to get into for some time or like in the phuckbang they said dan and phil is too comfortable and they want to go do some side quests, and even though I agree i like more chill low stakes content more, I think they should do what they want and don't have to do what their audience wants forever, which is more content 'like their old content'
Even as someone who agrees and likes that stuff way more, people grow and change and yeah it can be sad to miss what they made before, but maybe they just don't want to continue making cozy chill content forever
Idk guys and sorry this is really long
Ps it feels so weird to be and to see people analysing them so much like what other creators are thought about so deeply in this way by their audience idk
Hello there teenage hl phannie! Welcome to the community, I hope it has been fun so far!
Yes, their content has been more produced. And we are definitely analysing it as a community. I hope my blog never comes across as demanding different content from dnp. It is more of a place for discussion.
I personally feel like the relationship with their audience has been parasocial on both sides. They are one of the only creators who have interacted this heavily (and still do) with their audience. Phan twitter still gives access from the community to them but also vice versa.
Dnp have spoken about how detrimental this dynamic was to their mental wellbeing and not to speculate, but I think it makes sense that they want to separate themselves from their online selves and regain some privacy and boundaries.
A part of that was moving content creation away from their home. Which has led to the over production and clinical feeling content. I appreciate dnp are striking a work life balance and they should move forward in a way that suits their own creative endeavours and lifestyle.
I think there is a way to do that and still retain the cozy, comfort content. The pod could be in a studio, but the set could be more comfortable than thematic. The segments could be reduced, the editing of videos could be less frenetic.
If this is the direction of content, and they are happy with that, then obviously that is fine. It begs the philosophical question, which is a common theme with creator and audience... "Should you try to cater to the audience, or cater to your own creativity?"
I sometimes think dnp are trying to cater to the audience but they just don't know what their audience wants. Also, they have pivoted to try a mainstream angle which can be alienating for older viewers.
It is part and parcel with change. It is ultimately ok, but it is interesting as an audience to navigate.
Not to mention this has come at the same time as their hard launch. Which should be the most free and authentic time, so seeing less authenticity can be disheartening.
I think it's key to remember that privacy and authenticity are not mutually exclusive. Meaning you can have them both together.
Sorry this is very long now!
But I appreciate you and your opinions anon!!!
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