[baud147258]

Well, it's not exactly panhandling, but more like a venue providing free spaces for artists. The venue is funded through advertissement and some of this money is given to the artists, taking into account the number of people looking at them. Because in that case, there's a content produced, which is used to bring people to the venue.

But I agree on the rest of your point, relying on advertising and third-party services is unreasonable.

[ensignro2340]

Ah - I just saw this. Sorry I totally copied your comparison without meaning to. Thanks for getting what I meant despite my poor analogy.

[baud147258]

You totaly can copy and improve my comparison, no harm done. You're welcome.