[IMPORTANT] PATREON REWARDS CHANGES/STREAMLINING! (Patreon)

I've added a random sexy image so you guys will actually read the changes! This is important info that affects you as a Patron! :)

I have made a few changes to how I am going to do things! These changes are meant to make the workload more realistic, to streamline how I give out rewards, and to make things more clear for you! :)

1. Caps on rewards. I have added a cap on a few rewards. If there are CURRENTLY more people than the cap on a reward, you're good, no worries. Here are the new caps:

- Cap of 10 on bikini vlogs. This is because they are time-consuming and I don't want to get behind on them or do a shitty job. 10 a month, plus the 5 a month if we reach the cap of the $250 tier seems realistic. :)

- Cap of 60 on the autographed images. This is change-able. Basically, I will ship as many as needed, but for each month, I want to set a cap so that I buy enough images beforehand. If this month I get to 60, next month I'll raise it. This is just a "for my information" thing when I purchase the month's images, so they're not late. :)

- Cap of 30 on the IG shout outs. This one is crucial. I am not having enough time to take or make enough personalized sexy images for each person a month, and I don't want to make my IG JUST about shouting people out. That can look like spam and be annoying. I am aware we are at 45 people right now, you guys will get yours, you're basically grandfathered in. I'm just a little behind. Again, this is just more realistic of a workload.

2. Patreon messaging. I am EXTREMELY behind on Patreon messages. This is because I have almost 2000 Patrons, and many of you are sending me multiple messages. This is IMPOSSIBLE to keep up with, and it's hurt further by the fact that the messages are flooded with the $8+ follow requests doesn't help. I still plan on replying to Patreon messages when I can, but I am no longer going to guarantee a back and for conversation there, or timely responses, I just can't. If you'd like to chat, the best way to reach me and join our community is through Discord.

I have been stressing over this for a while. It feels like every time I take a few hours to reply to messages there, the dent is so slight, and tomorrow there are a million new messages. I want to be able to read your messages when I have time, and not always feel required to reply. It's hard not to feel bad about this, but logically, it's not doable. Trust that I reply to you guys more than my own friends or family aside from J.

3. Discord, explained. Here is an invite to the server: https://discord.gg/0y6IpfaOlVZelmHx

Once you take the invite, post in the Gateway chat that you are a Patron, and you will be added to the Patron-only chat. You can also chat with me directly and privately, and it's much better than Patreon messaging. If you have any issues, you can use @mods anytime for help. I have added this info on the pledging Thank-you page to make it more obvious and accessible.

EDIT: This will be easier in the future, like it is with Twitch, through Discord/Patreon integration soon! https://twitter.com/discordapp/status/748984311559229440

Discord is a chat system similar to Skype, Curse, or Vent. The server has roles, mods, and portals for Patrons, announcements, Twitch subs, and more. It's the best way I have found to chat with my community as a whole, and you guys personally. :)

4. Changes to the $8+ Social/Gaming network follows. I am behind on those because I used to do them instantly, and through Patreon messaging. This was fine when I had a smaller pledge amount, but no longer makes any sense, and is unrealistic.

I will now be sending out a mass Patreon messages every month (just like I do with the selfie reviews) prompting all paying Patrons $8+ to send me their links, with clear instructions in an e-mail. If you've already gotten your follows, or don't want them you can ignore the message. I just sent this month's message out!

I am SINCERELY sorry if you have not yet gotten your follows for last month's pledges. Let's fix that!

LASTLY, I hope that none of you are put off by these changes, but I would rather be transparent and honest about my workload, than promise things I cannot deliver. I am doing my best. If you know anything about me, you know I stress like crazy over trying to give back as much as possible and interact with as many of you as I can. I completely understand if you change your pledge because of any of these. I appreciate your support, understanding, and patience! <3

Thank you all! Let me know in the comments if you have any questions!

Tara <3