DMQuetzalli
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Pausing or Closing Patreon (probably)
🕑 Added 2022-08-24 08:43:37 +0000 UTCAparently Patreon got "requested" by Mastercard to put limitations and restrictions to fight against child abuse and revenge sex in Patreon. That's great and I support fighting against any kind of abuse. However, you are making innocent people take unreasonable risks too.
What are they asking us to do?
Even if we haven't done anything illegal like that and we have been following the rules. They want ALL 18+creators to provide a photo of our government ID and a selfie along with it, so they send it to their "trusted" third party company to verify users.
Let's be honest, 18+creators has always been discriminated by Payment processors and websites because our content is "too obscene" and now Patreon/Mastercard wants us to give this information so they can share it to their "trusted" third party company to handle it?
I'm sorry but I'll pass. I haven't done anything illegal and I don't see why I have to go through this invasive process for the actions of others just to prevent other people from doing bad things.
I don't know where you live but here in Mexico, the government ID is something you shouldn't share with anyone or give it to anyone, and if you lose it, go and report it because you could get your identity stolen and fraud committed under your name. I won't be trusting any random company handling such information.
I've been responsible about what I create and what I post. I even stopped posting fanart to fulfill the responsability of following the rules, and I always make sure my content posted is legally done.
I apologize to all supporters if I pause/close. I'll keep trying to complete the comics even if I pause/close Patreon and respect all the rewards and cameos as well all your collected points.
Patreon page closed or not, I thank all you supporters for following me all these years.
Also, please do not post this in social media. My intention is to keep you informed and not to cause controversy and also to avoid problematic people from contacting me.
I will notify you before I decide to pause or close patreon
(I'll most likely pause it first).
Thanks.
Comments
DM TEAM
Yeah but I use it mostly for the comic cameos and guests. There is barely any other sort of activity.
DM TEAM
I'll let you all know any changes.
DM TEAM
Thank you
DM TEAM
Yeah I'm considering it. I just hope this Mastercard thing doesn't spread.
DM TEAM
Yeah I'm considering doing that, probably.
DM TEAM
If I find a place where to move I'll let you all know!
DM TEAM
I got told is a global thing, even if Mastercard isn't used it is required to send the information.
Caldoric
Also, isn't there a discord we can visit?
Caldoric
There's always other options and platforms besides this one, if need be. Just direct us where we need to go if you do decide to jump ship here.
Side B
Wherever you go, I'll keep supporting you once way or another. I won't let you down.
Dragoon
Not a huge fan of subscribe star as for whatever reason it doesn't like to load the login button for me. But if DM goes to it, I will switch to the best of my ability.
Dm_is_best
Maybe you could try switching to subscribe star? Another artist I was supporting on Patreon switched to subscribe star and they are doing well over there.
Dragoon
Also, what about creators who don't use Mastercard? Maybe just switching card companies might work?
Dragoon
Hopefully you find another site we can support you on if you do have to switch!
