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Hello there!

So.

Patreon, in a baffling move I do not agree with in the slightest, is getting rid of the "per creation" option for payments here. It's stupid. I have been using that payment plan from the beginning because that way I would only get paid for the work I actually did.

No comic page? You don't have to pay a dime. It was simple. Elegant.

But of course, nothing can remain that way. The internet is determined to become as terrible as possible. Haaaaa...

So, starting in November, I will be forced to switch to Monthly billing, and in order to maintain my income without cutting it in half, I will have to raise my price from $1.00 to $2.00.

I don't want to! I prided myself on only charging a dollar... but Patreon has forced my hand.

By my reckoning, that's paying for the two pages I usually post up here in a normal month anyhow, just all at once, instead of per creation.

I hope you will understand and please continue supporting me here.

Comments

Mathew Mcinally

Okay, that’s understandable. I understand it completely.

Fenyx1

That's no problem. Like you said, it's not really a price increase, just paying ahead of time.

Sam Smith

Hey man no problem. I subscribed to you to support you as an artist, not to work you like I’m your boss. I’ll pay the 2$ even if you only get 1 page a month. Have a good day bud.

Radish Lad

Very fair. I've been binging this whole comic since Tuesday and an extra dollar to help out is fine by me. Is there a way to register on the comics website? I tried the sign up button and it said registration has been disabled 😞

Krishna Dudhee

This is good. I was going to subscribe but it was not monthly but I will definitely subscribe soon

Shiriru94

All good - You expect 2 drawings a month, it’s fine. You could even raise it to 3.50 because inflation and I don’t mind 👍🏻

Brandon Shane

Right now there is not unfortunately. I was getting a TON (you have no idea!) of spam bots registering and no matter what I tried to do to block them it was... hard. So I had to turn it off until I can find a solution that works. Please feel free to comment without registering though! I do love to see the comments!

MemeProof

I think that's completely reasonable. More than happy to pay that.

Brandon Shane

I wish I could just keep doing it the way I always did, but apparently this has something to do with the Apple store forcing this change? Ugh... just another reason why I hate Apple.

MemeProof

Now I think about it. I've been reading this comic for over a decade now. No way I'm stopping now!

Brandon Shane

Thank you! I've actually known about this for a LONG time, but... I was hoping something might happen and they'd rethink their decision apparntly not!

Mathew Mcinally

That’s understandable. I know it’s like to go on different opinions on phones and brands but sometimes in life change happens and we just got to accept it just like I had to accept it as well but it doesn’t matter because I love your comic and we all do and we will support you

Brandon Shane

Thank you! I will try to be diligent and not miss any updates, and if I do, I'll try to post some bonus something or other if I can.

Brandon Shane

Haha, thank you. I will stick with $2 and see what happens.

Lunatic 0verlord

Another loser move on the part of a large website. Can't wait for the day a big website causes a natural disaster -_-'

Brandon Shane

Thank you! I have been worrying about it slightly for a while now.

Robert Nowall

To tell the truth, I'd thought I was signing up for a monthly when I signed up.

Jesse Berg

Wait, you mean you don't own and control Patreon? /s But seriously, we get it.

Joseph Bonnar

Thank you for keeping us informed. I might jump to the $5.00 per month charge when this hits.

Darkstand

Blame apple, if I understand the situation its them strongarming patreon over app details that forced the change

The Savant

No worries. I know I'm paying toward worthwhile storytelling and good fan-service. Just take a deep breath, and don't rush.

sergeant_0ddball

God dang Loch Ness Monster! I don't got no tree fiddy!

Fusioneer

Hey Brandon! I've pulled this kind of stunt with patreon's billing a few years ago. What I did is selected "choose what you pay" with $10 and set a monthly limit to "1 time". Think there ARE people wanting that kind of plan.

The Art of MacPaladin and Mace Paladino

It’s all because apps are constantly forced to kowtow to Apple’s storefront policies to stay available to Apple users. Which is asinine, as you say, because Apple has lost numerous monopoly related lawsuits as a result. Like when they battled with Epic Games over Z Bucks. Epic is just big enough to fight this 4 trillion dollar monster and win, though. Patreon is small potatoes, so they get the goldmine, we get the shaft.

The Art of MacPaladin and Mace Paladino

Patreon seems lucrative, but it’s the “little guy” in this fight of corporate giants. And, IIRC, they’re Canadian, aren’t they? If so, Apple’s “heel turn” seems suddenly apropos in the current political environment.

Cley Faye

I don't have too much problem with it (except, you know, it's a stupid thing for the platform to do…). I just hope it will be possible to transition smoothly, and not just get kicked out without notice. It happened before :(

Joshua De Leon

Your good its understandable and jts still a deal, im just glad your continuing the story. Any thoughts of doing a kick starter or something to make a physical copy of your work when the story unfortunate has to wrap up?

jpostel

Enshittification of the internet is real. I have dropped to the bare minimum on here and most of the artists I support have moved (substar mostly). I am staying for your work regardless, so when/if you move, I will be there.

Phantasos

It's understandable. Not like it's your fault or anything. But, mate, I've been wanting to pay you at least $10/15 a month for a long time. I don't want any changes in benefits, no tiers and all that. I just enjoy the comic and would love to pay more to keep you going.

SmugLesbian

It's all good. Glad you're able to do what you love.