The question I keep coming back to is this: why was Goose chosen to pitch and develop an original cartoon when he had virtually no track record as a storyteller?
Before this project, he'd started several webcomics, but none of them went anywhere. Most never got past a single chapter (only one got one). The bulk of his work seemed to consist of concept art and, frankly, some questionable pornography.
I've seen people claim that the first three episodes were already written before production began, but that he started "listening to the fans" afterward. Whether that's true or not, it only raises more questions. Being influenced by fans on how to take your story is a dogshit idea. Just look at what came from Homestuck.
As far as I can tell, Goose had never completed a full narrative project before. No finished webcomic, no finished original story, no notable fanfiction. His art style isn't particularly groundbreaking either. So what exactly convinced people that he was ready to lead a long-form animated series?
With that in mind, why wasn't he paired with a strong editor or story consultant from the beginning? People often argue that doing so would have interfered with his artistic vision, but what artistic vision was there to preserve? He had no history of completing stories and no proven body of narrative work to point to. Outside of a short YouTube animation like Runmo, there wasn't much evidence that he could handle the demands of a serialized story or even an audience.
Editors aren't there to sabotage creators. They're there to ask questions, identify weaknesses, and help refine ideas. A good editor can dramatically improve a story. A famous example is One Piece. Characters such as Trafalgar Law, X Drake, and Eustass Kid weren't originally part of Eiichiro Oda's plans. They were added after editorial feedback suggested the arc needed something more interesting. Law, in particular, went on to become one of the series' most important and beloved characters.
That's why I struggle to understand why Goose seemingly received so little oversight. If someone has never successfully completed a major story before, wouldn't that be the exact situation where strong editorial guidance is most valuable?