We Are Listening... (Patreon)

Hey everyone!

We wanted to talk about something we've been thinking about when it comes to choosing the shows we react to next.

First, we LOVE that so many of you participate in the polls and lobby for the shows you want us to watch. That's a huge part of what makes this community fun, and we definitely want to continue giving you a voice in what we watch.

At the same time, we've heard your comments about our current system: the most popular shows are almost always going to have an advantage in the polls.

That makes sense—popular shows have bigger fanbases! But it can also mean that some lesser-known shows that could be an AMAZING fit for Reaction Therapy may never really have a chance.

Our goal has always been to have a variety of shows on the channel and to give as many of your suggestions as possible a legitimate opportunity. We don't want every new show to simply come down to which one has the biggest fanbase.

So we're thinking about ways we can make the process a little more balanced while still keeping YOU involved in choosing what we watch.

A few ideas we're considering:

• Hidden Gem Polls — Occasionally having polls made up entirely of lesser-known/lesser-voted on shows so they aren't competing directly against huge established series.

• Trial Reactions — Letting the winner of one of those polls get a guaranteed trial of a few episodes. We could then see how you guys respond to it, how we enjoy reacting to it, and whether it feels like something we should continue.

• Tom's Choice — Every once in a while, Tom may choose a show that he thinks is especially well suited for Reaction Therapy or one he really wants to do—even if it isn't necessarily the biggest or most popular show being suggested.

• Different Types of Polls — Instead of every show competing in the same pool, we could have different categories or paths for shows to make it onto the channel.

Nothing is set in stone yet. We're sharing this because we want you to know that we're listening, and we're actively thinking about ways to make the process better.

We know how much it means when you've been lobbying for a show for months and just want us to give it a chance. At the same time, we know a lot of you love voting for the big shows you've been waiting to see us react to.

We're trying to find a balance between both.

The intention isn't to take your vote away. It's actually the opposite—we want to create MORE opportunities for different shows and different groups within our community to have a chance.

Ultimately, we want Reaction Therapy to have a great mix of popular shows, hidden gems, and shows that give us something really interesting to talk about from a mental health perspective.

And we'd love your input:

What do you think would be the fairest way to give lesser-known shows a real chance while still keeping our Patreon polls important?

Let us know your ideas below. We're listening! ❤️

— Nick & Tom