Also... even aside from the $/year, having 1M+ fans (many quite enthusiastic) is...

kylecordes on Jan 13, 2022 | parent | context | favorite | on: Engine cooling – why rocket engines don’t melt

Also... even aside from the $/year, having 1M+ fans (many quite enthusiastic) is a far stronger position to be in than having one boss whom you must keep happy at all times.