I just found out that someone leaking my art without watermarks on VK and that really disappoints me (Patreon)

I post clean versions only on my patreon and it’s obvious that someone just leaks and reposts it. Just..why. You didn’t even left a direct link on my socials…Do you know how much it demotivates? My art is already heavily reposted even WITH watermarks that said “DO NOT REPOST”, but why are you doing THIS to me? I’m making a living of my art and this is not just a hobby or fun, this is my income. Watermarks on my art making it recognizable and some people at least can find my socials and follow me there!

Do you want me to keep watermarks even for paid tiers??

That’s nasty and made me feel so bad. Why I can’t just have a little respect even on my patreon page? Why can’t you just take watermarked version at least? What’s is your problem?

This month was so stressful for me, I’m almost at my limit, my anxiety raised a lot, i struggle with heavy insomnia but I still want to draw a January reward for my patrons. But if you are here to leak clear versions of my works online, then i should leave watermarks for 1$-2$-3$ tiers then.

I’m sorry i just feel kinda betrayed…