Thoughts; yours and mine.

Hey everyone!

Thank you all for your love and support here on Pixiv FANBOX!

It's been about 3 months since we moved here, and I just wanted to share a few of my thoughts while hoping I would get some of yours. Feedback basically!

While the move has been rougher than I hoped and though I'm still struggling to cope with the changes, not just on this site, but issues/changes with myself (such as scheduling issues and general disorganisation recently), overall it's still not so bad. We're slowly but surely recovering. Baby steps!

However I'd like to address some things that have been on my mind, and others that have been brought to my attention;

"Not-So-Active" Activity

How's the content and frequency of posts here for you so far?

That question has been on my mind ever since we moved here, but I've never gotten the courage to ask. Though you've made it clear that people here aren't supporting me to get things in return, I can't help but wonder if you guys are satisfied with your support here so far.

I do realise that content on RandoWis has been a little lackluster as compared to what RandoWis initially was (in the beginning, and on Patreon), but those are issues that have to be dealt with from my end. Relating to the previous issue of disorganisation, I feel that it's a contributor to the less than productive state RandoWis has been in over the past few years, but for those of you who have experienced this change; what are your thoughts?

Speaking of change..

Art Streams/Feedback Streams

I am aware that I still haven't resumed Art Streams and Feedback streams, however the reason for that is because with the current disorganised mess that I am, adding these 2 commitments to my plate would more than probably cause me to mess up the current schedule I've set up that includes everything else. Basically, despite them seemingly not feeling like much, it would be too much for me to handle right now as I try to get myself in check.

To be honest, I'm comfortable with the current schedule, and I'm afraid of adding anything else to what I already have. I get 'Not-So-MonthlyWis' flashbacks just thinking about it. Forgive me, but I'll continue to put them on hold indefinitely for the time being.

More than ¥100/month Feedback

Now this is something many of you have made clear to me.

Unfortunately it's a fact that Pixiv FANBOX doesn't allow pledges beyond the registered tier amount, unlike Patreon. At first I thought it wasn't a big deal, but now I see that I've basically squeezed those of you who would like to donate more unto an artificial ceiling, making you feel restricted with your support. I'd like to apologise for your inconvenience due to my pride and stubbornness. However, allow me to reiterate that the reasons why I have always been unwilling to create a tier system for crowdfunding support is 1; No one should feel superior or inferior for supporting me here, and 2; supporting me will always be a choice and never a price.

Still, considering the fact that FANBOX doesn't allow pledges above the stated price, I guess I'll have to compromise. While it pains me to do so, I am considering creating more tiers, but I'll make it clear that ALL tiers are the same in terms of accessibility and perks (courtesy of your invaluable ideas). I'd like us to think about them to be more like choices rather than tiers. "Choose your donation amount!" or something like that, if you know what I mean.

To keep things simple and neat, I'm thinking of 3 tiers; ¥100 (~USD 1), ¥300 (~USD 3), and ¥500 (~USD 5). If I may, I wish to not have pledges beyond ¥500 as my principles won't allow me to charge an amount I am not willing to support with myself. I hope this doesn't come off as too restrictive again, but I'd love the feedback. Which brings me to my next point.

So, what do you think?

Hopefully this little post of mine helps you feel less in the dark in terms of where RandoWis currently is. Do share with me your thoughts and opinions in the comments below on how you feel about anything; be it the overall less-than-active vibe of this FANBOX page, the proposed aditional tiers, the reasons behind no streams, or even if you feel I'm thinking too much. Speak your mind! I'd love to hear your thoughts!

Love you much much, and I'll see you in the next post! ♥

-RandoWis

P.S.

In case you're worried, do know that MMO is, and always will be, the top priority for content that gets made. It's still in the works, like it always has been.

I also hope that the less than active "activity" on this page wasn't too big of a turn off for those of you who took the extra step to follow me here. I am trying to figure out the root of my mismanagement, and if I do, I'll be sure to do something about it. I won't make any verbal promises beyond that, any improvement will be proved to you via actions.

Thank you.