The danger of censorship in cultural media increases in proportion to the degree to which one approaches the winning of a mass audience.

Summary

As an artist or creator gains more visibility and popularity, there is a greater risk of censorship in their work. This is because appealing to a mass audience often requires conforming to certain norms or avoiding controversial content, in order to avoid alienating potential viewers or consumers. The fear of losing the support or patronage of a larger audience can lead to self-censorship or external pressures to water down the artistic expression. Consequently, the higher the desire for mass appeal, the more susceptible cultural media becomes to censorship and limitations on creative freedom.

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