Addressing the Pirates (Patreon)
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I've gotten one or two messages from people frustrated that the Patreon content is being shared around with people who aren't actual members.
I'm very aware of pirates and how they essentially purchase my own, and several other creators content so they can give it away for free. I'm very frustrated that over 7 months of 40 hour weeks on the comic and new renders have been pirated around already.
It's sad that this happens to artists like myself who are just trying to get their next meal after spending over a year on a project that equates to a full time job - in addition to a real full time job.
I've been down this road since I started 5 years ago and I'm more frustrated for everyone who buys from me at this point. With anything pornographic or erotic, people don't seem to care about the artist and need their fix. I get it.
Luckily, I have enough support to live right now and I'm eternally grateful for those who rightfully purchase and enjoy what I make. If there was a way to lock things down in prevention I would absolutely take that step. Obviously I'd enjoy the security of the income more and everyone who supports me would get more content that is special for them.
I apologize if anyone is irritated by the fact that they support me and others just get it for free.
This is never a reason for me to stop doing this. So long as I have people who genuinely support me, I will have the resources to make as much as I make and as often as I do.
I really hope everyone is enjoying the new comic, it has blown up further than I could've imagined. So much so that I was able to afford new computer parts and all those new updates to Jen to make her even more detailed.
Thanks, everyone. Fuck pirates - don't pick on artists.