Thanks so much guys for the twenty bazillion responses. Ive read them all and its all been amazingly interesting learning about everyone's own little story and preferences if theres anything to conclude for the little survey is that there's a fairly even spread between those who used them in the beginnibg and those who didnt...but the other thing we can ascertain is that we are all individuals with different backstories. Not surprising really.


About the dream...theres sorta vital information I didnt disclose that probably makes the dream seem a lot clearer.
Ive been having this trust issue recently. I found out a few weeks ago from a friend that someones been posting patreon exclusive stuff up other places again. And truthfully i see the people who pledge to my patreon as friends. Theyre supporting me and my art so when whomever posts the wips and stuff up places it just feels like im being betrayed. To the point ive been seriously considering shutting down my patreon.

Money is great im really appreciative of the support...but truthfully trusting people holds a higher standing in my head than extra money. And the idea that potentially a friend could be doing this to me just really cuts me up quite deep so ive been struggling with myself and what to do about the situation to the point ive actually stopped posting wips and stuff on patreon and lost interest in the place entirely.

Obviously if i close my patreon i would have to cut back on comic pages and go back to supporting myself primarily through commissions.
So i guess ive been feeling trapped and worried that if i cut back on comic pages that people will get annoyed....i dunno...truthfully i think the dream i had yesterday is reflecting that specific problem.

Maybe im over reacting....i probably am. But this is just how i feel about the problem