bonnie_darko
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Important Membership System Updates ⊙﹏⊙
🕑 Added 2025-02-18 01:07:38 +0000 UTCHey all! Hope February is treating you well :D
I have some unpleasant news to share regarding the Patreon membership tiers so let's get right to it.
#1: Scene Requests Are No longer a Part of the Membership Tiers
Honestly, this one was hard to come to terms with, yet it had to be done if I'm planning to grow my Patreon long-term. I'll explain the reasons why.
Stress
One thing I've learned about myself after starting Patreon is that I get really stressed when there are many things on my to-do list, especially commissions. Even though all of you guys who requested the scenes were super chill both about the scene details and delivery time (thank you for that, really <3), my mind just can't relax knowing that I have some unfinished work; so I would end up overworking just to remove this mental stress, and later feel very exhausted.
Thinking long-term, I've realized that if I keep going like this, I'll eventually burn out and abandon this page altogether, which I don't want to happen.
Growing Number of Patrons
The rate at which new people join my page, both free and paid, is exceeding my initial expectations dramatically. To be honest, I did not expect my content to be so well-received, and for that, I gotta thank you -- your support inspires me to create more!
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What that also means is it's becoming unrealistic to guarantee a specific number of scenes per month simply because there are too many patrons to fulfill every request.
#2: PayPal Scene Requests Are Closed For Now, And Will Cost $10 Per Scene In The Future (Was $3)
I understand it's quite a jump, and no, it's not because I'm that greedy but due to the very same reasons; basically, I want to make scene requests more of an exception than the rule so I could have more of that creative freedom which, as I've come to realize, I definitely need (¯▿¯)
Ok, So Now What?
1. If you're a patron with unused scene requests, you can still use them until the next billing cycle. However, starting from the next cycle you won't be getting any new monthly scene requests. I'd say now the Purrfect Protector ($5) tier is the best one in terms of value for your money since it gives you access to all patron-exclusive content, and you only lose on 2 monthly waifu posts (dragon and cheetah). $10+ tiers are now mostly for those who want to show some extra support :)
2. As a form of alternative, all $3+ members will now have access to an online form where they can submit detailed scene suggestions, and I will occasionally pick and post scenes from that list at my own pace (expect a DM from me with a link)!
As always, hope you have an amazing day and looking forward to seeing your scene suggestions! Cheers <3
Comments
Alexander Shaw
thanks a lot, I appreciate it <3
ghostbeetle
I think these are sensible changes.👍😌 Even just putting it very clinically, you are no use to anyone - not us, nor yourself (which may be more important, at the end of the day 😉👌) - if you work yourself into a breakdown. I don't think anyone can have a leg to stand on if they wanted to complain about the new prices for commissions because those are still very affordable, especially if you compare it with regular prices on Patreon. Rock on!🤘🔥🔥🔥😎
