! Patreon Upload Privacy Changes ! (Patreon)

Howdy all. I will be changing my Patreon upload policies, and want to give you an explanation of what changes will be occurring. I apologize in advance for the inconvenience, but it is for a good cause.

THE WHAT? | From May 2020 onward, I will only be uploading the Patreon preview versions of the posts directly to the Patreon page. The actual artwork will be on the MEGA Uploader site, where I will provide a link for each piece in their descriptions. In addition, the password codes for each piece will be sent via private message to the Patreon subscribers shortly after uploading, so keep an eye on your messages. 

THE HOW? | MEGA Uploader allows users to share public links to files, but require a code to access it. So the link will be on the original uploaded piece, but the code will be sent via private message. You can combine them to access the content, as the example below:

THE WHY? | I have been informed of a few sites that have been publicly uploading the Patreon artwork that you pay for. Most prominently, a site that rhymes with "sniff farty" (who can, bluntly, go f*ck themselves). Not only is this extremely unfair to you, the customer, but it takes money directly out of my income that I need to pay bills for my housing, college loans, and more. At this time, Patreon is my only source of income outside commissions, given I was let go from my engineering job due to the current economy and poor job market, which is why I am working at least 60 hour weeks to produce art and work. 

I want to use Patreon as a way to give us the opportunity to support each other during these hard times, where I can repay with behind the scene works, WIP, early access, and exclusive artwork. I sincerely appreciate every member who donates regardless of amount, because we all are dealing with different hardships at this time but can support each other through a community of art and fun. Thank you.