Patreon Changes and the Future - Update

--Update 13/12/2017--

Breaking news: they backed down! The fee changes have been scrapped so it seems for now we'll be continuing to use this service.

I'm grateful for everyone who has stuck with me here and I'll definitely be looking at implementing a new rewards system with a chance for a monthly tf suggestion. Let's see if we can make this Patreon the best tip jar it can be uwu/

--Original Message--

Hello everyone. Many may be aware of the recent changes that will be sweeping through Patreon in a week's time. For those who don't, the bottom line is that you, the Patrons, will be charged more for every monthly donation, and those who will be hurt most will be in the $1-5 line. Patreon users are already up in arms about this, and many Patreon users are losing hundreds of dollars from losing those who pay on the lower tiers.

When I originally built this place it was intended to be a tip jar, and over 75% of my patrons are in the $1-5 bracket, providing 40% of the income. I really don't want to lose you guys, especially as many provide nice commentary on my sketches. I was really looking forward to expanding the tiers to get more audience involvement with the suggestion sketches, but again these were planning to be within that $1-5 bracket. I would need to think of a new way of implementing it if this plan went ahead...

So far I've been keeping an eye on this debate between the creatives and Patreon, though it seems so far the latter is remaining adamant about their decision. In the end they'll only be hurting their own business. Personally I don't want to lose this Patreon page, especially with how much has been put into it, but at the same time I think its unfair that you Patrons have to pay the price for this.

Please let me know what you Patrons think, I'm open to suggestions, especially if I need to find alternatives. Again I want to thank everyone here for supporting me and giving me the financial freedom to try new things

~Witchfiend