I'm planning to turn most of my posts on Patreon to "free access." (Patreon)

I want to give everyone a heads-up about a major change I will be making to my Patreon.

Over the past year or two, Patreon has been updating very frequently, especially by adding more recommendation and discovery features. It is gradually becoming more than just a platform where people pay to access exclusive content.

I actually really like the direction it is moving in. It fits with a prediction I have had for some time: that the internet may eventually return, at least in part, to something more like the nostalgia Blog era, where creators own the true freedom to design their own content again, no need to worry about the ever-changing AI moderation, or the algorithm. To me, that can become a kind of shelter from being constantly pushed around by the decisions of major tech platforms.

Because of this, over the coming time, I will gradually make all of my past SFW posts to "Free access", and slowly begin treating my Patreon more like an ordinary blog.

After all, the way I have always wanted to run things is to share my work as openly as I can, rather than relying on "exclusive content" to attract supporters. I also do not really want people to support me only because they are chasing content that is locked away from everyone else. However, it takes time, because there are tons of posts need to change, and there's no feature to change all at once.

If, after this change, you still choose to support me, I am very, very grateful.

And if you do not like this direction, or if seeing this post reminds you that you have actually been meaning to unsubscribe for a long time, then please feel completely free to do so. Do not feel any pressure at all. You have already done so much for me, and you always been free to make that choice.

Thank you all so much for your support and encouragement over such a long time. I really love you all. My company is now running very smoothly. I don't have to worry about serious financial difficulties, and my workmates and I are able to devote ourselves fully to expanding what we do.

Besides Ordo Mediare, I am also working hard to promote cultural activities related to European history here in Taiwan. Meanwhile, I am also learning how to become a competent leader.

I want to become someone who can take on greater responsibility and accomplish bigger things, not just a lone-wolf creator. I think that is the best way I can truly respond to the support and expectations you have given me.

Thanks for your patience to read the whole article!