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New Look Teaser + Charging Up Front?! (Patreon)

Published:
2021-02-23 04:15:31
Imported:
2026-06
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Kasadya has her grip on me: I've recently started charging new patrons up front. All my releases are still free and available on the Hub, and this may be a mistake, but let me tell you why I've done this. Nah, let me show you.

These are all people who have canceled their subs recently, notice that almost all of them are same-day:

... and so on, from the very beginning, but it's ramped up majorly lately.

So, three things:: 

1. I try to do special stuff for my Patrons, not JUST using Patron-only posts to hide NSFW content. The sheer volume of "peekers" at the Patron-only content has me feeling taken advantage of. In a bad way. My finished releases are still free on the Hub, and my screenshots and videos are there too, on Reddit, Twitter, etc. On the ol' pirate zone, too, rofl - guys, please don't risk malware for content that's free. I get it. I used to pirate EVERYTHING. But it's just dumb now. 

Again, releases are all still free, but now only Patrons get WIPs, easy access to me (well actually, everyone on Discord does), requests, etc. You guys ARE special, and should GET something special!

2. I choose to believe - though I could be completely wrong - that at least some of these folks actually like my content and want to support me, expected to be charged up front, and think they're leaving me a tip by joining briefly. Is that a ridiculous belief? Probably. 

3. I get an email every time a subscriber joins. It's awesome news. I get excited. I go check my page to drop them a personal hello, and they are... gone. THEN WHY DID YOU PICK THE ANGEL TIER? Just to get my jimmies extra-rustled?! Yeah, I've gotten numb to it, so it's only "moderately soul-crushing" by now. 

Anyway. Let me know in the comments what you think of this decision. If it makes me a terrible person then I'd like to know that. And if you like our red friend Kasadya up there, well... I'll be posting a WIP shortly! ;) 

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Spideyman

I think you know where I stand my friend. Do what you must. No one should be bothered with an upfront charge. If this does bother someone or bring complaints well then they just called themselves out as the people who are here to scam and pirate. In my opinion this should be mandatory already. Nothing wrong with getting a little kickback for working your ass off with this. Its difficult stuff, its hard producing quality content in VAM. Theres always goung to be people who bitch amd complain, but they're the lazy assholes who dont do anything and expect the world for free. Fuck em. Love your work, i appreciate the hours upon hours you spend. Keep it up my friend. All the best 👍

Syrinxo

Thanks for your input and perpetual support, Spidey! I feel better about it. We'll see if anyone even notices. =)

CM 5

I do think that a lot of people take access for the month, and then cancel their subscription. To avoid recurring invoicing in the following months. I don't think they're doing it with the intention of harming you. When it comes to free content, I think if you give everything away for free, you will actually get exploited, besides not knowing how many people are enjoying your work. If you intend to go in this direction, I would make everything accessible for free, after a month or two, and I would ask the person to pay, to have access to your latest creation.

CM 5

It's my opinion on the matter, but whatever your decision is up to you. Personally, I wish to continue to encouraged you.

Jonathon Barton

I'm very glad you decided to go with Charge Up Front. I've been a fan for a long time (Shakea times, IIRC) and you (and VaM in general) dropped off my radar for about a year - glad to be back and supporting you at the "OMFG, DOOOD" tier. =)

Syrinxo
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OMFG, DOOOD! Thanks so much, friend!! I absolutely remember you, one of the few who appreciated Ayashe Thunderchest, as I recall, and Shakea ofc. xD (Who makes a cameo in the comic I'm working on right now, and will get a reboot herself sooner or later!) I do say this to all the boys, but if you have any requests or want any of my materials, let me know - I'm more than happy to accommodate. Thanks again, and welcome back!!