In a video, Montoya strongly disagrees with Citizencon 2018 charging backers $20 for the livestream, arguing that a crowdfunded project should provide access to events without extra charges. He criticizes the lack of transparency, expresses the community’s unhappiness, and suggests that the developers need to showcase impressive content from Squadron 42 to earn forgiveness for this incident.
In a video, Montoya expresses strong disagreement with Citizencon 2018 charging $20 for its livestream. He expresses his frustration at the idea, stating that it is not acceptable for a crowdfunded project to charge backers for access to livestream events. Montoya compares this to Blizzcon, where they charge $20 for the livestream, but points out that Citizencon is different as it is funded by fans and owes it to them to provide access without extra charges. He also criticizes the choice of holding the event on a Wednesday, which limited attendance and led to low ticket sales.
Montoya explains that the decision to charge for the livestream came as a result of the event not selling enough tickets and the organizers needing to make up the financial loss. However, he disagrees with the lack of transparency and communication, suggesting that the company should have addressed the issue openly, informing backers about the financial situation and exploring alternatives before implementing the livestream fee. Montoya highlights the negative response from the community, referring to negative reactions on Spectrum and Reddit. He emphasizes that the community is unhappy and warns that they will not forget this episode.
Montoya criticizes the fact that even backers who have spent $900 supporting the project are being asked to pay an additional $20 to watch the livestream. He further highlights the frustration of having to wait for content, only to find it behind a paywall, and expresses doubt that the community will easily forgive and forget this incident. Montoya suggests that in order to earn forgiveness, the developers should show something impressive from Squadron 42 at Citizencon. In conclusion, Montoya predicts that it will take a while for this issue to blow over and advises the community to voice their discontent through comments and reactions.