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Something I Want to Say
10 years ago
I know that this isn't really important, let alone anyone would probably read it. But I want to say my feelings on particular thing that I notice most artists going to. Patreon. I know the purpose behind it, and I can understand it. But at the flip side of the coin, I can't stand it. By artists getting a Patreon, it's like saying that you pay them money every month, almost like a job, you get added benefits. Those who can't afford, or don't want to have to worry about a monthly commitment, get shit out of luck on the deal. Yeah, most start off with 1 dollar a month. But usually most of those "benefits" are shit anyway, usually a "thank you!" comment and a promise to see some art when it's released.
The very few artists that I've seen (I'm not going to mention names) actually take Patreon as a form of helping them to continue their drive with support. Yeah, you get the standard benefits of most others, but the few I've noticed have a low monthly cost in order to achieve the highest tier. Like, 10 dollars a month. In the end of it though, they mention that the artwork, flash, or whatever it is that they are working on, will be free for everyone the day that it's updated/released. That part to me, is a huge plus. I don't want to feel like I have to pay money in order to see exclusive things, in order to still get the same ending product as everyone else who doesn't want to spend money every month. I love a lot of artist's work, so trying to "support them", would be a real game-breaker for me and take up a lot my paycheck.. Especially if I want any kind of "exclusive artwork that's never been seen before".
Again, this is my personal view. I know many probably won't agree with it, but I feel personally, that some artists are taking it a little far. Yeah, we all hurt for money, we all want more money, we all want to make a stable living. But not all of us can make a stable living, while having a decent amount of money for our own toys, or even stash away for rainy days, to help support another artist(s). I shouldn't have to pay money every month to get artwork that other furs won't see, or will ever see, and I will never pay money every month to an artist just to get that "benefit". I have to support myself and my own way of living. If, by some major stroke of luck, or somehow fate could be on my side (which I doubt), I would have to help support my significant other.
Please do not respond to this journal with hate and discontent. These are my views - respect goes a long way. If you don't like something, simply ignore it or remove it from your sight.
The very few artists that I've seen (I'm not going to mention names) actually take Patreon as a form of helping them to continue their drive with support. Yeah, you get the standard benefits of most others, but the few I've noticed have a low monthly cost in order to achieve the highest tier. Like, 10 dollars a month. In the end of it though, they mention that the artwork, flash, or whatever it is that they are working on, will be free for everyone the day that it's updated/released. That part to me, is a huge plus. I don't want to feel like I have to pay money in order to see exclusive things, in order to still get the same ending product as everyone else who doesn't want to spend money every month. I love a lot of artist's work, so trying to "support them", would be a real game-breaker for me and take up a lot my paycheck.. Especially if I want any kind of "exclusive artwork that's never been seen before".
Again, this is my personal view. I know many probably won't agree with it, but I feel personally, that some artists are taking it a little far. Yeah, we all hurt for money, we all want more money, we all want to make a stable living. But not all of us can make a stable living, while having a decent amount of money for our own toys, or even stash away for rainy days, to help support another artist(s). I shouldn't have to pay money every month to get artwork that other furs won't see, or will ever see, and I will never pay money every month to an artist just to get that "benefit". I have to support myself and my own way of living. If, by some major stroke of luck, or somehow fate could be on my side (which I doubt), I would have to help support my significant other.
Please do not respond to this journal with hate and discontent. These are my views - respect goes a long way. If you don't like something, simply ignore it or remove it from your sight.
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~megafighterx
well said. :)
