For
It allows them to focus on creating, not survival.
Against
It may lower motivation and produce low-quality work.
Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.
“Governments should fund cultural infrastructure, preserve heritage, make it accessible and pay expert staff properly.”
“Public funding can make creative work independent because it becomes a service for the public.”
“Public costs should not be transferred to working-class taxpayers for the benefit of private interests.”
“very far from independent content.”