IGN called "Megatokyo"'s fans "some of the most patient and forgiving in the webcomic world." During an interview, Gallagher stated that "Megatokyo" fans "always him they are patient and find that the final comics are always worth the wait," but he feels as though he "a commitment to [his readers and to to deliver the best comics [he can, and to do it on schedule," finally saying that nothing would make him happier than "a better handle on the time it takes to create each page." Upon missing deadlines, Gallagher often makes self-disparaging comments. Poking fun at this, Jerry "Tycho" Holkins of "Penny Arcade" has claimed to have "gotten on famously" with Gallagher, ever since he "figured out that [Gallagher legitimately detests himself and is not hoisting some kind of "glamour"."