Patreon Format Update *Very Important* Please Read! (Patreon)
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Hello everyone. I am sure a lot of you are aware of the current situation going on with Anime Reaction channels and Patreon Uncut Reactions.
I am not going to go into much detail about the overall situation, in short a Youtuber got into a controversy because she posted uncut anime reactions on her Patreon. Her Patreon was recently deleted because of this and how she handled the situation.
I don't know the fine details of exactly how her videos were formatted, but what is coming to my attention and other reactors attention as well is to change the structure of Patreon Reactions. I do want to give Patreon extra perks, without Patreon I would not be able to continue to post the content and support my channel with youtube revenue alone.
I appreciate the support you guys have given me, this situation is very unfortunate because Fair Use is such a Grey Area topic. While other companies may be fine with reactions, others may not. I believe my videos were fair and did not negatively impact the marketplace for anime. I've seen more positive feedback and conversations created from my reactions. Another thing is the claim that "People only watch anime reactions to watch the anime" which from the feedback I have received most people already have seen the animes I am watching.
Again this is a very tricky subject matter because of how vague the definition of "Fair Use" is and to who it may comply too and whom it may not.
I love that you guys can experience my reactions to your favorite shows. And sadly I will most likely have to change the formatting of my Patreon so I don't risk losing my Patreon all together.
I do value and would like your feedback. An Idea I had would be to do early access to youtube edited reactions.
For the FULL Reactions I think the best option to do would be to use a timer, adding in selective clips instead of showing the full uncut anime so that you guys can easily sync up.
I know timer reactions aren't ideal but it is the only option that would completely comply with any sort of Fair Use argument.
But also having Patreon Early Access to edited reactions (Which I feel would still fall under fair use)
(I think most reactors I have spoken to are making the change to timer reactions/edited for patreon)
Or if there are other benefits that you guys want to suggest for being a Patreon member.
Starting June Discord will also be opened to every Patreon tier
You will get the roles assigned to your Patreon tier that will give you access to specific channels.
Also there will still be Patreon Exclusive Reactions, but they will have an edited option along with a timer reaction for those who want the full reaction.
The Super Mecha Squad and above tiers will get
Early Access to Edited Reactions That will eventually go up on Youtube.
Same for other shows such as Grand Blue, Prison School
Full Timer Reactions (with some added clips)
KING OF THE PIRATES and Above tiers will also continue to get Youtube Shoutouts during videos.
As for Youtube, companies may target anime reactions on Youtube more harshly, we don't really know the outcome this could have on the community. But I would rather take action now before action takes me.
I work hard to put up my content, I feel like I have been getting sick a lot lately from all of the stress this has caused.
I know this situation is not ideal, and may result in a lot of you leaving Patreon, I understand, which is why I wanted to give this update before the next month.
I need to take a few days to figure out the structure, receive feedback, etc.
Some have suggested using the timer method like Kimchi and Tofu and I will look more into how they do it.
I will figure out more details after hearing your feedback and suggestions <3