Parasocial parables

<p>Is it wise to exploit parasocial relationships to get more Patreon backers?</p><p><strong>ON THIS WEEK'S SHOW...</strong></p><ul><li>Drunk ComicLab</li><li>Parasocial relationships on Patreon</li><li>Are ads making a comeback?</li><li>After the Thanos Snap — would Brad and Dave do a podcast?</li></ul><p><strong>You get great rewards when you</strong> <a href="http://patreon.com/comiclab"><strong>join the ComicLab Community on Patreon</strong></a></p><ul><li><strong>$2 —</strong> Early access to episodes</li><li><strong>$5 —</strong> Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.</li></ul><p>Brad Guigar is the creator of <a href="https://evil-inc.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Evil Inc</strong></a> and the author of <a href="https://amzn.to/3uXUXVm" target="_blank">The Webcomics Handbook</a>. Dave Kellett is the creator of <a href="https://sheldoncomics.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Sheldon</strong></a> and <a href="https://drivecomic.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Drive</strong></a>.</p>