Patreon notice (Patreon)

Dear supporters.

I was thinking about just letting it go, but it was judged to be an important issue and I had to post it. (sorry not art news🙏)

Recently, I received a report that someone posted my Patreon exclusive artwork to a community site. It wasn't a serious level, so I'm going to end the situation with this notice.

I have been posting my fanart through various sites for the past 10 years. And many of my works were stolen. Someone used it for their fanfiction, someone used it for their video, and someone even made and sold goods. 

All of these were made without my permission. When I warned them not to use my work, I even received death threats. (don't worry, now i know how to deal with them and i'm totally fine.)

I was under a lot of stress and that caused me to delete my Pixiv and Tumblr. I seriously thought about quitting fanart because I'm already busy with my job and always tired.

but someone recommended me to start Patreon. Said they really loved my artworks and asked me not to give up even one piece a month would be fine. 

I thought through that message. if there are people who like my work and who are willing to support me, I want to trust them.

and I am continuing this Patreon with that trust. I want to keep that special feeling with you.

And that's probably what this site is pursuing. If you break it, things will get really ugly.

All works I have registered on Patreon are original high-resolution and are my intellectual property. If you post my work without permission, I can hold you accountable because you are violating Patreon's rules and disregarding the rights of others.

nah pls just don't do it. this site is all used by adults. Isn't it pathetic to have to explain such basic trust?

I believe that the person who made the mistake certainly did not have bad intentions. So I won't question you. If you really want to share my work, please DM me first or use the versions I uploaded on Twitter. I won't bite you.

Everyone must be busy, thank you for taking the time to read this long post.🙏

Thank you always for your kind, warm messages. I'll see you soon with some new art.💕

-SARDINE