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I've been thinking about stuff like this for a while. I know it's highly unlikely these rules would be adopted in the Western World, but I honestly think they would improve things a LOT. What do you think of them?

1. No TV series should be allowed to run for more than 3 season.

Reason(s): to keep things fresh.

2. Video game relelases and compilations should be kept to an absolute minimum. Furthermore, no video game is allowed to be rereleased until at least 10 years have passed since its original release, or until things are 3 generations further along, whichever comes first. Note: it is acceptable to port video games "sideways", e.g. from XBox One to PS4, and also, simulatenous development for multiple platforms of the same generation is allowed.

Reason(s): to encourage more new games to be rereleased; to make a console feel more unique, because its games aren't being ported as much; to stop companies whoring games and tricking people into buying enhanced versions of games that are barely different than the originals.

3. No film, or book, is allowed to have more than 2 sequels or spinoffs.

Reason(s): to encourage filmmakers and writers to come up with new settings and ideas, to say nothing of to bring hacks to their knees...and hopefully make them find other types of employment.

4. Musical rereleases are forbidden under all circumstances, except due to newer formats, e.g. MP3s over CDs.

Reason(s): Musical rereleases, except to take into account newer formats, serve no purpose. Also, albums that have a mix of new and old songs are moneygrabbing, and in the case of a recently deceased artist, cheap, tacky and opportunistic.

5. Films are forbidden from having budgets of over 30 million US dollars, and filmmakers should be encouraged to make films with budgets of less than 10 million US dollars.

Reason(s): so companies produce more arthouse style films, and less mainstream style works; to encourage a focus on plot, characters, ideas and themes, rather than action; to completely prevent the production of any further CGI driven superhero popcorn flicks.

6. No TV series is permitted to have sequel series, or spin-off series.

Reason(s): to keep things fresh.

7. No TV series is allowed to return after a hiatus of more than 10 years, unless strong evidence can be provided to justify its return, e.g. large DVD, Blu-Ray or online sales of the original season or seasons.

Reason(s): to prevent a returning series from tarnishing its overall reputation; to avoid problems with much older cast members.

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