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Looking at the last pic of April, how do you feel about it? Is it too lewd? Is it not lewd enough? Or is it just the right amount of lewd? 

Don't worry, you won't hurt my feelings. Over the years I have had a lot of requests for more and more lewd content. I like lewd content as much as the next person, but I have often tried to keep my own work fairly tame. However, I've experimented a bit here and there with increased levels of lewdness, such as April's content. When I do, I get asked to do more of the sort. Recently, however, I have had a few requests to "slow down" on the lewd. I am fine with either way, honestly, but I felt it would be interesting to know what the majority says! 

So please speak up! Your voice will help me decide what to do, going forward. ~Ray

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TallOakley

My thoughts? Dont be afraid to go full nude. If you aren't comfortable with doing that, that is also fine.

Anonymous

I suggest making straight up pr0n, but make it part of a nsfw tier that people can opt into or out of and choose a lower sfw tier if they so choose.

RoninDude

Thanks Tyrenias, I appreciate your comment! I will keep that in mind. :)

RoninDude

I was actually considering making art packs on Gumroad for NSFW content, that way I could draw it when I felt like it, and not be forced to do it every month. It would also mean that Patrons who didn't want it wouldn't be forced to look at it. :)

RoninDude

I'll have to think about that. If I do go that route, it'd be all new content, not just undressed versions of sfw drawings. So you would be getting something entirely new.

Anonymous

Maybe a mix? I too like lewd stuff as much as the next person, but I initially subbed because of the depth and character to your work, any lewdness is just a plus! So stuff like April is good, but I'd also like to have some non-nsfw content as well :)

Anonymous

First-month patron here. I pledged to get a piece of your jaw-droppingly sexy artwork. I would like some explicit stuff but I agree with the other posters that variety is the spice of life. Gumroad NSFW packages are an option but I hope they'd be priced reasonably because paying for them in addition to the monthly pledge would start amounting to quite a bit of money. (But that's my selfishness speaking since I have limited disposable money!) Cheers.

RoninDude

That's great to hear! Sometimes I wonder if my lack of NSFW just lets people down, but what I am reading is that that isn't the case. Thank you for sharing your thoughts!

Anonymous

Well I voted "not lewd enough" because well, yeah. I will never object to more lewdness, explicitly shown or implied, but at the same time, I really like the way you walk that line with your work. There's something to be said for the the cute stuff and the borderline/teasing stuff. To be honest I think the best scenario would be a mix of both. Sometimes one or the other, or some of each every month. Honestly you're way up there on my pledge list. If I had to cut pledges for money you'd be one of the last ones, and that will not change, but a mix of the current levels and more lewd stuff on occasion would not be unwelcome at all =)

RoninDude

Welcome, S3rius! I appreciate the input! What I am getting so far from people is that most people like the patreon as is, but some would also like some explicit content, while others prefer not to have that. So I think the best solution would be to create an entirely new product that is NSFW Gumroad packs (or something like that). I always want to keep my stuff reasonably priced, but keep in mind that it would be an entirely new set of content, not just nude versions of existing content. I would be putting a lot of extra work forward to create such new content, and I could only validate putting that sort of effort forward if I was fairly compensated for my time. I have a life outside of art to live, after all! XD Another thing to keep in mind is that I wouldn't be doing NSFW content on a regular schedule. I would just create it in my own time, and then after I get enough put together, I would release it as an art pack. So hopefully that would make it easier to consider purchasing. Perhaps one every few months, or more. Just thoughts right now, though, so don't quote me on any of this. XD

RoninDude

Thanks Revengencer, I appreciate that! That's good to know! I have always been worried about getting stuck in NSFW content... The old idea I had was that if I accept lewd commissions, that's all I would ever get. I actually dealt with that for a while, when I used to accept nude commissions! So I eventually stopped taking them, because I was burned out... But now that I don't take commissions, I have all the control on the level of lewdness as well as the frequency. The problem comes down to how to balance my whims with the expectation of Patrons. XD I don't want to be forced to do lewd stuff on a regular schedule, but I don't want to do it so sporadically that it becomes somewhat jarring, either... I have considered doing an irregular Gumroad NSFW art pack, with all new art (non of that clothed/non-clothed versions of the same images that you see everywhere). That would allow me to release content at my own pace... But then there are going to be some people who feel that I am only doing it to make more money, when in actuality, I am just looking for a platform that I can express myself freely on. Decisions decisions! XD I have a few ideas, though, based on conversations above. Everyone's comments (including yours) has been very helpful!

AmorIncorporated

Hmmmm. In my case, it's less a matter of magnitude than it is what type of lewd, :P

Tim Bend

Torn between just the right amount, and not enough. I don't want to see nothing but nekkid, but at the same time, if you have an image in mind that would end up well into the NSFW category, by all means, go for it. I mean, I'm not here for porn, and I would, for reasons you mentioned, feel bad if you got boxed in as just a NSFW artist. You've got much too much talent and creativity, not to mention tales to tell visually, for that to be cool, but I won't be bothered if more skin gets shown in a piece because you felt it fit or whatever.

Todd Whitesel

I voted for more raunch but I am totally fine with it being a "premium" product add-on of some kind, especially if patrons get a discount (Gumroad can definitely support this). Having the NSFW images be new art and not layers makes them worth more IMHO, because the layering method compromises the ideal poses for both covered and uncovered art (doesn't ruin it necessarily but it does make things more difficult)

Anonymous

I have to admit that I voted for "Not Lewd Enough" but I'm not suggesting that you increase the lewdness. Is that even a word? Google approves. Anyway, lewd generally comes with a definition of offensive. This image didn't offend me, ergo, not lewd enough. I'm hoping my mind is broad enough to encompass too great a spectrum of hot elf art that I would never find your work too lewd. You're certainly welcome to try!

RoninDude

Hey Tim, I appreciate the input! I am starting to come up with some ideas to help sort this out, I think. :)

RoninDude

Haha Raunch! XD I have some ideas I will go over soon. Thanks for the input, Todd!

RoninDude

Thanks Lee! I appreciate the way you said that. I am glad that it seems that most people are pretty open to letting me express myself freely. It's very reassuring!

GULAVISUAL

Hi Ronin, I usually let the artist take the desitions and I respect it. Now that you are asking opinins I like it more lewd. Also I like your erotic stuff, and I like it. Ov course here on Patreon I would like it more lewd because it is so awesome. Also I would like you to keep going with the fantasy stuff. Thanks for asking.

DonAnon

Honestly one of the best parts about this is how many people are commenting on it and saying that its important to then one way or the other. How cool to see!

RoninDude

Indeed! I really feel like everyone is mentally invested in what goes on here, and it's inspiring.

Sublime (edited)

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2022-12-29 22:18:20 Although I like some art much more lewd than you typically do, I really like your style and don't want it ALL to be super-lewd (not that April's was, of course! I voted for more, lol!). I think producing a mixture, some more lewd, certainly, and some about the same amount of lewd as usual, would probably keep the most people happy! I really love how you draw outfits as well, so I would hate to lose that part of your vision. You are hands-down on of the favorite artists I support, your style is more enticing somehow, and the girls are so cutely drawn. Keep it up! More lewd is fine imo, but just please don't make it all that way. <3
2017-06-23 20:50:42 Although I like some art much more lewd than you typically do, I really like your style and don't want it ALL to be super-lewd (not that April's was, of course! I voted for more, lol!). I think producing a mixture, some more lewd, certainly, and some about the same amount of lewd as usual, would probably keep the most people happy! I really love how you draw outfits as well, so I would hate to lose that part of your vision. You are hands-down on of the favorite artists I support, your style is more enticing somehow, and the girls are so cutely drawn. Keep it up! More lewd is fine imo, but just please don't make it all that way. <3

Although I like some art much more lewd than you typically do, I really like your style and don't want it ALL to be super-lewd (not that April's was, of course! I voted for more, lol!). I think producing a mixture, some more lewd, certainly, and some about the same amount of lewd as usual, would probably keep the most people happy! I really love how you draw outfits as well, so I would hate to lose that part of your vision. You are hands-down on of the favorite artists I support, your style is more enticing somehow, and the girls are so cutely drawn. Keep it up! More lewd is fine imo, but just please don't make it all that way. <3

RoninDude

I appreciate your input! This poll is kinda old, now, and I already decided what to do, going forward. I will eventually release some different art packs, with nude/extra lewd content on Gumroad (or some other location), and keep the current content on Patreon as it's been. Again, I do appreciate hearing from you, so thanks for taking the time to speak out!

Sublime

Yes, I know you already made a decision, and it's probably the best one! :) I was just adding my 2 cents on this old poll to show my support. It seems most of the other patrons who commented here felt about the same, which is encouraging! I did have to edit my original post a bit to convey more, hope you saw! Keep up the amazing work! &lt;3

RoninDude

I reread it and I do appreciate your support, and input, very much! I agree, it is very encouraging to see that most of the replies were in support of this, which is encouraging, indeed! Thanks again. :)