A little message...
Added 2016-06-01 23:21:23 +0000 UTCYou know, I might sound a little bitchy right now, but I guess I'm just a little worried here. I started with this patreon so that I might have a little of support from people who might want to lend a hand. Things started high. I was able to make much more content before since I had more time to do so, I made raffles, had rewards systems and other things. But as time went on I had other things to attend to, much work, to do outside of drawing so I had to cut down certain rewards levels. People also throwing shit at me cause I was sort of doing "pay walls" for content and all that. So At the start of this year I tried to play the "good guy" yeah, I won't limit certain content to patrons only, but I'll make High Res available here, that way I won't cut anyone out. And well lower everything to 1 dollar to support me. Funny thing here is, I of course, lost many people who pledge before. I also put up a new and lower goal for me 150 dollars, which is not much for a month, considering the time and effort I go through with each picture. I try my best to bring new and nice content for everyone. But still, every month I get new people. And others leave. Most months have been: pledges gained (insert negative amount of money here), that to me is a little sad. Not only cause I fear my content is not really interesting people but also because many come, have free stuff and then leave. I seriously can't do much. And I find that even if I try to stop that there is no way to really do so. So I accept the fact that I can't do anything. In compensation of not getting much here and my expenses I must work on commissions on DeviantArt which is a cut to content here and everywhere else. Anyways, I really wanted to get this of my chest cause it's really eating me up on the inside. I am very grateful for everyone who's been supporting me for a while, I know of some of you who haven't given up hope on me yet and I really appreciate that. Sorry for you that you must go through this but I can't just ignore it all the time. Thank you for reading and taking the time to be here. Sorry again -COG P.S.: Yeah, some will say, "you better work your ass on something else" but I really do hope to be an artist full time. And I'm sorry that's my goal.
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I would understand that since I know it's first come, first served, I do try to do content outside the mlp stuff to make things a little different. But yeah, it's tough life, haha
TheBrokenCOG
2016-06-03 21:09:47 +0000 UTCThe main issue at this point is that everyone and their dog has a Patreon. Most people don't have hundreds of dollars per month to throw at it, so for a fandom with as many good established artists as this one, people end up having to pick and choose. Which means that you have a few lucky early adopters at $500+, and literally hundreds of latecomers sitting in the $50-100 range.
Cerulean
2016-06-03 21:00:07 +0000 UTCEverything's alright. I mean, once in a while we have to take a break from doing things like art and it's usually due to gaining more responsibilities. Just like what's happening with you.
2016-06-02 12:08:10 +0000 UTCThank you very much, I really am glad to hear I have support from you guys. So very sorry about the post, don't like to do this sort of thing but I was just a little frustrated. I apologize for that.
TheBrokenCOG
2016-06-02 03:58:25 +0000 UTCThank you, I am so very glad to hear that, I am sorry about the post, I don't usually like this kind of downy stuff, I mostly try to suck it up but I got to a point where I had to let it out, I again apologize for anything unpleasant.
TheBrokenCOG
2016-06-02 03:55:12 +0000 UTCThank you so very much, I really really appreciate it.
TheBrokenCOG
2016-06-02 03:53:30 +0000 UTCYou, know I am quite sorry you had to be in all this, I was sort of getting a little frustrated that's all. I am terribly sorry. If this had any inconveniences for you.
TheBrokenCOG
2016-06-02 03:53:08 +0000 UTCThank you so very much Dax, sometimes one needs to be reminded this sort of thing, and I am sorry about the post, just had this bugging me for a little while.
TheBrokenCOG
2016-06-02 03:51:14 +0000 UTCYou know that really is something very nice to say. Thank you, and I apologize for any inconvenience with this post. I was a little frustrated.
TheBrokenCOG
2016-06-02 03:50:19 +0000 UTCWell I'm staying. After all, you've inspired me and I feel as if your my friend in a way. I'm also keeping my pledge of 5 dollars a month. Even if you lower it to a dollar.
2016-06-02 02:50:30 +0000 UTCI'm a fan of your work, and I'm glad you're sticking at it.
Agentx
2016-06-02 00:39:28 +0000 UTCYou're a great artist and keep up the great work. Don't let all the negative people discourage you from doing what you enjoy doing. If they can't appreciate the stuff you do here or are wanting too much from you, then they are ignorant. Just keep doing your best, that's all anybody should expect from you. I'll keep supporting you and hope things get better for you.
ZetaandNazbooJunkie
2016-06-02 00:29:34 +0000 UTClove your work
Wayne Goodridge
2016-06-02 00:27:09 +0000 UTCI love your art, and I'll stay as long as you need me to help support you!
2016-06-01 23:30:14 +0000 UTCI feel for ya. I've been told its tough being an artist sometimes, but never give up dude. I believe in you
Specsifier
2016-06-01 23:26:11 +0000 UTC
