Sorry for failing you...
Added 2023-05-23 03:43:30 +0000 UTCI've spent almost a week just reporting and throwing away the animation. One of the patreons leaked the content and shared it on several pages.
I have gone to report and many times they helped me to download their content. But I can't report on mediafire or facebook and.... Well. I asked nicely to people, there was even one who leaked it on Twitter, stealing me diffusion of this animation that took me 5 months of not sleeping or eating well, working stressfull with a lot of anxiety for my legal migration papers of real life and with this animation with non-stop and.... I only received insults. And it already happened to me in many other places... Ask nicely and... insults to me or people defending me or defending my work...
So, seriously... My apologies to you... I couldn't manage to keep the content from leaking. I managed to do it before with Yordle Love, but... This time I couldn't... I have managed to talk to bigger artists to explain me the measures and it is that it is not possible to avoid it, they will always steal and maybe republish or even RESELL the content and.... It makes me helpless.
But it really hurts me because I don't want you to feel that I have stolen from them or that this is a scam, no..... On the discord server in the patreon tab you can go in (you must link your discord to your patreon account to be added automaticaly) and see that we were trying to report as many videos as possible and.... There is one who even posted the video and put in his twitter bio the link of the video... Others who resubmitted my content cutting the message at the end or the credits of those who helped with the music and voice... Others even censored my logo... Another one posted the free animation link in my public twitter posts and I can't delete his tweets because twitter won't let me and I had to hide and block them and... God... It's the first time that I put so much effort in an animation and I said this is my only income to eat and survive and I try to give it all and only after half an hour they steal it and on top of that they insult me... Why...?
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Again... Sorry, I feel so bad. And sorry for speak a little sad.
But for you that are real supporter for my content and understand the hard of this. Seriously... Thanks you so much. And like always... Sorry for my potato english.
I'll need maybe a week to order my mind and my ideas and heal my head and body. I love you and thanks again, and yes, I'm accepting it: I'm a crybaby... Not a robot without feelings T___T
PD: I readed all your feedback on DM's, was super amazing and helpfull and you helped me to see things that I didn't, sorry for not response to all, it's cuz... Welp... Was the fault of this.
Comments
Thanks... p3p
MerengueZ
2023-09-06 06:24:20 +0000 UTCThat leak was the only reason I now know of you and became a patron.
Diadita
2023-09-06 03:14:06 +0000 UTCIts inevitable for porn to be leaked. We all know that, and choose to help fund your future projects so that you can create more amazing pieces!
rydan draco
2023-08-16 21:57:48 +0000 UTCI saw your stolen content on a telegram group. Joined here for more.
Set-L
2023-07-29 01:15:45 +0000 UTCLol all porn will always be stolen, I joined because I saw the stolen video and want you to produce more!
Tentaclelover3000
2023-06-15 00:24:30 +0000 UTCLate, but I'll throw in my two cents. I subscribe to a Patreon knowing full well that whatever gets posted on the page will almost certainly hit other sites almost instantly unless the creator uses some super annoying file sharing method that will, at most, delay the spread by like a week or two. I sub on Patreon instead because I like the stuff getting made and want to encourage the creation of more of that stuff. The ding on my phone when it's released and having all the stuff in one place is just a bonus. So while I'm sorry for the frustration you felt at having some jerk leak the animation, please know that you haven't failed.
Callum
2023-06-12 03:57:30 +0000 UTCThat's honestly how I also found this patreon. I loved the animation and just went looking Happy I found it
Sir_ BumblinBro_I
2023-06-09 02:03:33 +0000 UTCI’m sorry someone stole your video. You did not fail your patrons. You tried your best to uphold your standards. I saw this on your account on Newgrounds and loved it. Please know that the months of work you put into this video got you at least one more Patreon subscriber, and I’m sure many others who will join. We value your work and want to support, even if there are those out there that take advantage or disrespect it. Take care, thank you, hope you feel better.
blinnx92
2023-06-08 22:48:36 +0000 UTCLove you, hold on
狐十四
2023-06-02 16:26:12 +0000 UTCstop saying you failed. Idiots are everywhere and leakers are a normal thing of the internet. we love the video and iam pretty sure, everyone hhere is going to support you, no matter what x3
Falkse
2023-06-02 15:26:29 +0000 UTC你的动画很棒，加油！
Xuyf
2023-06-02 11:38:42 +0000 UTCi love ur animation, hope u get out of this soon
Berysoll
2023-05-31 13:41:56 +0000 UTCbastards
La_Croix
2023-05-29 05:07:52 +0000 UTCSame here as well, you can't win against idiots that don't understand the work put into any kind of content. Be proud of yourself and keep making dope stuff <3
LordJej
2023-05-27 17:02:00 +0000 UTCI didn't see full leaked video, I seen the leaked preview and became a Patreon because I wanted full thing.
Velvet Strings
2023-05-25 16:12:41 +0000 UTCSame with me I felt like I cheated someone out of it so I pledged to make up for it anyway keep up the amazing work dude(ette?)
SlicedTrack 3
2023-05-25 04:43:35 +0000 UTCIf it makes you feel any better I saw the leaked video, figured out who made it, came to this patreon, and then pledged because I thought it was really good. So if nothing else it got you a new patron.
DuplicatedDiggur
2023-05-24 21:26:53 +0000 UTCIt never should have happened
Michael
2023-05-24 13:50:37 +0000 UTCThis is just disposable
Michael
2023-05-24 13:50:26 +0000 UTCColeoptrata's idea is really solid. Publicly post samples and things yourself as you go along, so you can point to it if someone tries to claim your work and strike you. Extended version/higher res/no watermark/etc. on paid platforms. I can think of another creator that had to pull frames from their rendering stream (or something like that) to get a fraudulent strike against them for their own work dropped. Make that paper trail to protect yourself. We aren't going anywhere.
DSC
2023-05-23 21:56:08 +0000 UTCAs someone who's had stuff of mine stolen/reposted without my permission this hits on a personal level, hope you get better soon and don't let horrible people like this get to you
Joseph Hunsicker
2023-05-23 11:24:01 +0000 UTCLove your work, sorry to hear that
Jeff U
2023-05-23 10:58:17 +0000 UTCShould not notice it too much,you can do more.That's not cool,but you need know that you have so much fans.So maybe this can be something make you more popularity.We can help protect your content in e621 and rule34.
厉飞羽
2023-05-23 10:32:13 +0000 UTCOther people are the most unpredictable thing in the World, which is something we cant change. but more important than that is yourself. as long as you have Fun with making YOUR Animations. Concentrating on making your Animations Great is going to make Us, Your Followers, Happier than knowing we were the exclusive people to see it. No matter how many Animators or Artists are out there, Your Work will always be Unique and thats why I'm Here.
Veebian
2023-05-23 10:19:12 +0000 UTCWhat I mean is that you haven't really failed us your just fighting an uphill battle. I enjoy your content and Im happy to support you.
Coleoptrata
2023-05-23 08:43:39 +0000 UTCThe exception is if they decide to claim your works and then try to copyright strike you. The only only real solution for this is to upload content to platforms before them but then you lose the ability to paywall the content you upload. You could have a public version that you use to generate attention and establish copyright on the platforms you want to defend your content on and then have an extended premium version you sell on patreon.
Coleoptrata
2023-05-23 07:00:10 +0000 UTCHug you
hssMI
2023-05-23 06:56:04 +0000 UTCAnd its easier if the work you are trying to protect your copyright for isnt itself violating someones copyright. The best you can do is decide how much effort you are willing to put into copyright protection and not worry about the ones that get away. And take measures to ensure that people can tell that you made the work wherever it gets uploaded so at least if you cant stop its proliferation you can at least turn it into attention toward your patreon and popularity on your social platforms so you get promoted.
Coleoptrata
2023-05-23 06:53:49 +0000 UTCCopyright infringement isnt really something thats enforceable on the internet, all you can really do is decide on which platforms do you have the time and energy to protect your copyright. Because they can easily upload it to hundreds of websites that each have their own process for dealing with copyright infringement and create torrent files that get shared hundreds of times peer to peer. Even businesses that are on speaking terms with isp that can peek in the streamline and stop a download from happening in transit have difficulty enforcing their copyright.
Coleoptrata
2023-05-23 06:40:48 +0000 UTC"only after half an hour they steal it and on top of that they insult me... Why...?" Some people are entitled spiteful ignorant jerks who feel like they should be able to do whatever regardless of how it impacts others. Like pirating an animation they like from an independant creator and then insulting the animator when they complain. Or cheating in a competitive game to the point of barely even playing and ruining the fun of everyone else in the server. Or picking up the soccer ball in the middle of a match and going home when its not even their ball. Or taking a bag full of free samples and scream obscenities and threats at anyone that points out their bad behavior.
Coleoptrata
2023-05-23 06:35:24 +0000 UTCthis guy looks like he has something against for some reason so there’s two choices you can do to avoid this. never share early content anymore. This sucks but the phrase “You gotta do what you gotta” is what you gotta do. This guy is a patreon. Even if you connect your discord twitter ain’t one of them. Not only that they can make many alt accounts and they can never be caught. your second option is making patreon just a tip jar. maybe some perks for voting (do you even do voting?) but never early content. Just share it whenever. I always want to see the good stuff but if it hurts you cause of stuff like this then i would rather wait for the release then to see you unmotivated and down. I hope you feel better soon. lets hope the guy who leaked your stuff gets banned soon too.
Nsfw
2023-05-23 06:05:54 +0000 UTCIndeed, the data leak seems to be serious. Imagine if Merengue-Z quit because of this leak. I don't think there are many creators of this kind. If it's made by another creator factory, I think this person works really hard. I found a creator that suits my taste, but it hurts so much that it hurts a lot. I pray their little greed doesn't hurt him (I'm always rooting for you, so I pray you cheer up)
pastels
2023-05-23 05:28:09 +0000 UTCKeep doing your best Merengue, I know you'll catch the traitor(s) sooner or later
Kitzune
2023-05-23 04:58:43 +0000 UTCYou haven't failed us, they have failed you, next time just do this don't share the animation for a week or 2, just give like a 2 or 3 second video as a teaser or a gif but not with the title, make an excuse that you're not sure how long it will take you but that you'll have it ready in like some weeks or a month, and don't share it on discord, apparently those that "support" you don't support you at all, don't give access to V.A. either because who knows if they are the ones leaking your amazing animations, since they also look funny, take your time on the next animation you have in mind, us real supporters will be patient and do whatever we can to help you, you're an awesome person Merengue.
Kitzune
2023-05-23 04:58:12 +0000 UTCEs una lástima todo esto del robo, descansa un poco, tómate tiempo para ti y despeja la mente.
Felix Dorima
2023-05-23 04:42:55 +0000 UTCI hate that this is happening to my favorite creator. I wish all the best for you, Meren, and I hope they get hat they deserve by Twitter and every other site they posted on. I'll always support you, so you can eat!
SpedaHooves
2023-05-23 04:26:56 +0000 UTCReally sorry you're going through this. Personally it doesn't matter to me that it's leaked it doesn't "invalidate" my pledge to you because I'm here to support you more than amything
Unlucky
2023-05-23 04:21:24 +0000 UTC1. You don't have to say sorry, you did nothing wrong. We will continue to support you and your work. 2. It sucks that these leaker jerks exist and I wish there was a way to stop them. 3. You worked hard on this animation so take all the healing time you need.
Jose
2023-05-23 04:19:36 +0000 UTCjeez, some people just don't understand. sorry this happened to you
Starei
2023-05-23 04:00:22 +0000 UTCCheer up pal
The Dark Voice
2023-05-23 03:53:08 +0000 UTC
