BigLoveAlicia
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Please Read (tier changes)
🕑 Added 2022-11-26 17:56:09 +0000 UTCI posted this pn FA and Twitter already but I hope I reach everyone by posting it here too:
Hello sweethearts!
I have to talk about something with you. It's about Patreon.
I had to deal with an Art-thief who was posting my Patreon exclusive content on different websites. I was able to take a lot of it down but I was so tired of it that I had to take a week off. I know that person is a Patron of Tier 1 but I don't know who. So I have to change things about my tiers.
The income I have on that website plays a huge role in my life and I currently am struggling to get everything done. People tell me I should work less but I can't because this way I wouldn't have enough money to pay my bills. So I often have to work on my weekends and I started to notice negative effects because of this. I have to keep an eye on my mental and physical health. But of course, I LOVE to draw for you and couldn't imagine a better job!
So to keep it short here are the thing I am planning to change:
Tier1: will have access to sketches, commission announcements, and access to Discord (as soon as the server is finished)
Tier 1: will be raised to 2USD
---->I will created a "Tier 1 2.0" so you can join if you like and the old Tier 1 will get deleted (at the end of November)
Tier 2: will give you access to WIPs, Polls, and the monthly illustration
Tier 3: no changes
When I hit certain Milestones more rewards will get added, like streaming and additional full illustrations.
This way it's possible to weed out the thief and get relieved from some pressure.
I tried to keep my Tiers low as long as possible, so I hope 2 USD for tier 1 is okay.
I also don't want to raise the prices of my commissions. I have to add a 7% value-added tax on commissions from January and I don't want to add a price increase on top of that. So Patreon could help with this.
I decided to upload this here and on Twitter first to increase the chances the thief doesn't see it. I have to think of how to upload this post to patron the best way first.
I am not very good at writing especially in a language that's not my mother tongue and I hope I did an okay-ish job here. I hope you guys understand! ;-;
love you guys ♥
Comments
BigLoveAlicia
Basically, there are other rewards too but those are the drawn ones c:
Matthew Marden
So tier 1 for sketchers, and tier 2 for colour illustrations?
BigLoveAlicia
I am going to contact the support about this, but please try if it works every now and then too c:
Abraxaz
Dann weiß ich ja gleich in was ich meine Gehaltserhöhung investieren kann xD Hoffen wir mal, das hält den Kunstdieb wirklich davon ab. Alles Gute, auf jeden Fall!
Gamesptop
People don’t give a shit since they can easily get away with doing it with no consequences.
Gamesptop
Just a suggestion, but wouldn’t it be better just to delete tier 1 altogether rather than charging more for less for that tier? You’d guarantee getting rid of the thief if you do that.
Deliver & Derrysome
Such a shame that this happen to you and force your hand. And I know you have to keep working to pay the bills, but don't burn yourself out either, and that is just as bad!
Fussion1400
Hello, I'm sorry to tell you that it still won't let me make the change, it keeps marking the same thing.
FluttershyPhoenix1987
Upgraded to tier 3 due to changes. This art theft stuff is nonsense. Why can't people just be civil and nice and respect hard working people? You have my full support.
Fussion1400
Thank you very much, I'll try again tomorrow if it doesn't work I'll let you know.
BigLoveAlicia
That's strange... some people already changed Tier so it should work. maybe it's problem with Patreon? like a bug? :x Maybe try again tomorrow? I checked and the numbers are not limited, I am not sure why it doesn't let you change tiers tbh ;-; If it doesn't work in the following days please let me know, then I contact the support
Fussion1400
Hello, I have a problem when I try to change to the new level it tells me that something went wrong and it won't let me change to the new level.
Scorpio_Eddy
I am truly sorry you to deal with art thieves. That is unacceptable for stealing others hard work. I will be more than happy to accept the teir increase and to support you however I can.
Chattaconga
Art theft is always a hard problem to deal with and I am sorry you have to experience this. It was very respectful of you to be considerate of your followers while making this decision despite the difficulties you’re facing. Thank for being transparent with your current situation as well; we all want you to feel good because you deserve happiness. I genuinely hope this helps catch the thief and prevents others from doing so in the future. :)
Peameal
I am very sorry that you have an art thief. I hope this stops them. :(
