How do they use so much plastic for one comic? My shipment last week was just like that, each issue in its own bag. I had to cut back my pulls because it felt wrong.

Honestly though, is missing a random chat by the coffee machine that big a loss? Seems like people are maybe overthinking it. Sure, @the_viola has a point about the sterile calls, but those scheduled zooms also cut out so much wasted time and pointless small talk. The trade-off for wearing sweatpants all day feels pretty fair. Maybe we just need to get better at making the virtual chats less like a script reading.

Exactly, it becomes more about defending a brand than honest talk about the art. That kind of bubble just lets creators get lazy because they only hear praise. In the end, the work never grows because no one is allowed to say what needs fixing.

What was the weirdest part of the whole night, aside from the cow escort and the milk crate sound system? Just trying to gauge the vibe.

@river929, that point about plants tricking the eye is so accurate. I read once that tall plants in corners really do make a room feel taller.