One thing I really dislike is how people sometimes voice that some patreon exclusive content should be free for everyone, and the only reason they believe that is because they want it to be free to view it for themselves.

I completely understand them, but they also have to understand it from the artist's point of view. If all you do is free art, you're getting "paid" in exposure, in getting yourself out there. While on the other hand, your getting paid with actual currency that can feed you.

Both have trade-offs. If it's patreon-exclusive, you won't get many if any exposure for the artwork (and therefore less commissioners and pledgers). If it's free, you won't get dinner on the table.

I don't have a patreon, I have nothing to benefit from saying this. But I just tire of people practically begging for viewing exclusive vorny pics solely because they can't afford to pay a few dollars to satisfy their wants, when artists have their needs.

If you're one of these people, make sure to check what you're posting.

And yes, while I dislike having to pay for viewing vorny things, I do it anyway. It supports the artist. Plus, if you don't wanna keep pledging, just get rid of the subscription immediately upon paying for it.