PAYMENT +REWARD UPDATE AND ISSUES
Added 2014-11-14 20:40:29 +0000 UTCHey Guys ! This is a topic that's a little hard to bring up since it revolves about money and I usually don't like to talk about it, :( but please bear with me and read So the situation right now is that stead of being able to charge the payment twice per month, I can only request so at the end of every month., so the first 2 weeks, I will not be able to receive the support till the end of that month. This is a bit of a problem for me because I feel like if I send the rewards to everyone for the first 2 weeks, there's a possibility that people might take advantage of the fact that they wont be charged for this term till the end of the month and just take the perks and cancel the pledge before they get charged. I know I can count on alot of you, but there's always that possibly , Hope you guys understand ! My suggestion for this problem is, for this month I will be sending just 1 psd+video process just to hold you guys over. Then, I'll send the rest of the agreed upon rewards after the payments have gone through at the beginning of next month. After I'm planing to just post some previews of the rewards like I've been doing and have them send out after payment goes though. ( which means, instead of sending rewards out twice a month, I will be sending most of them at the end or the beginning of each month) I really wished patreon was more flexible in terms of how many time we can set up payment transfers but right now it's how it is and I'm trying to find a good compromise and solution to this problem : (. Please let me know if that's okay with you, or if you have any suggestions ! Sorry for the trouble guys !
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Hello Ayla, thank you for your support. Ill be sending term 3 and 4 rewards on January 4th due to some computer issues: ) I'll be sending you the links for term 1and 2 term rewards in the mean time : )
Sakimi Chan
2015-01-03 08:42:56 +0000 UTCHi Sakimi! I have just now paid for two terms and I was wondering if I am still able to access the videos from those terms. I'm kinda new here and have been trying to find videos but I can't seem to find any.
Ayla Mars
2015-01-03 06:29:57 +0000 UTCThat only fair! :) It sucks when talking about money gets awkward, especially when there's really nothing wrong on your part. Keep up the good work! I'm glad I can reap the benefits of your talents while supporting you, even if it's just a little bit!
Ronnie Bonnie
2014-11-23 20:50:29 +0000 UTCYou know i dont ever comment on things like this but i want to say that you are my favorite artist over on DA and i have no problem supporting. Ive gotten prints from you in the past because i love what you do. I never buy artists prints but yours really stuck with me. So no matter how you work out the payment and rewards issue im here to support.
EBM
2014-11-18 10:20:53 +0000 UTCI understand, and honestly, I don't really care! ^^ This is a wonderfull opportunity you "give" us, I'll wait the time I have to, and I'll support you as much as I can! ^^ Thank you very much for all of this! (be nice with me, I'm french, so I don't speak english very well XD)
Tsuzurao
2014-11-16 00:54:51 +0000 UTCI'm totally okay with it seems fair... would we get at least 1 vid in the middle of the month just so we don't have to wait as long
Epherion
2014-11-15 14:53:07 +0000 UTCDo as you wish it's not a problem :)
Superevey
2014-11-15 13:08:19 +0000 UTCI completely understand! And I think you're handling it well, still giving us 1 psd+video is such a nice gesture. Thank you! I shall be pledged for a looong time though =P <33
EbonyFare
2014-11-15 09:46:41 +0000 UTCIt will be really difficult for me to wait (hope the psd will be Hinata's though >.<') but the reason is totally fair :)
Thomas D.
2014-11-15 09:08:18 +0000 UTCIt's not a problem at all. I've waited a long time to access your own tutorials. I can wait another bit ^_^ It's totally understandable.
Aleja Zerep
2014-11-15 02:12:18 +0000 UTCI'm absolutely fine with this~! As everyone said we're here to support you so you can do what you want and love. \(o w o)/
Ephemeral Fate
2014-11-15 02:02:23 +0000 UTCim good with that :)
Christopher Smith
2014-11-15 00:50:30 +0000 UTCits ok sakimi i think everyone understands c;
empressboa
2014-11-15 00:42:30 +0000 UTCI'm cool with it :) I think you're right about not sending out the rewards until you can charge us, or Patreon makes the charging options more flexible. Definitely wait, and even though money is alway a dirty topic, you still have to make a living. Thanks for being awesome! ;)
Marcus
2014-11-15 00:42:15 +0000 UTCthanks for your understanding Candle ^_^ !
Sakimi Chan
2014-11-15 00:32:59 +0000 UTCthanks Gabrielle ^_^ !
Sakimi Chan
2014-11-15 00:32:34 +0000 UTCof course Marie !, thank you for your understanding and patience !
Sakimi Chan
2014-11-15 00:32:24 +0000 UTCIt's totally understandable, unfortunately. Thanks for the heads up, Sakimi Chan :) Just as long as we still get to see the amazing art you do waiting is completely fine.
Marie
2014-11-15 00:21:12 +0000 UTCI don't mind either ^^
RS Vaesen
2014-11-14 23:39:38 +0000 UTCI think it's fine. You need to be protected against people taking advantage of the system and if this is what is needed than it is what will have to happen.
CandleBriar
2014-11-14 23:27:18 +0000 UTCYes it does. I completely understand your concerns and i have no problem with this anymore. I was only concernd due to my current predicament. You're an amazing artist by the way and i hope to be able to learn so much from you when you release your videos! I just wish i could support more cause I'd love to watch every video you make, no matter how long! Maybe after the holidays i can upgrade :D
Marvin Ortega
2014-11-14 22:35:01 +0000 UTCIt does. Thank you! <3 ((Im still going to try to convince my husband that you are SO worth $20 a month though, and that we really don't need netflix, Haha.))
Dead Bomb Art
2014-11-14 22:29:22 +0000 UTCI can certainly arrange that : ) probably a psd : D !
Sakimi Chan
2014-11-14 22:23:00 +0000 UTCthanks Lorna !, glad you understand !
Sakimi Chan
2014-11-14 22:21:58 +0000 UTCIf you pledge 10$ for week 1&2 you will have access to everything I've posted as previews for that term for the 10$ tier rewards. if you chose to downgrade to 5$ for the 3ed and 4th weeks, you will receive the 5$ tier rewards for all the new releases at that term. Hope that explains it ^_^;;
Sakimi Chan
2014-11-14 22:21:28 +0000 UTCthanks kiyo ^_^ !
Sakimi Chan
2014-11-14 22:12:37 +0000 UTCI will have a record of the names who have pledged this term : ) so I will know what to send out to whom at the end of the month !, u can change ur pledge anytime , I will have a record of it once the payment goes through. you always message me if you run into any problems.
Sakimi Chan
2014-11-14 22:11:59 +0000 UTCAt the end of the day, the people who are genuinely here to support you would have no issue with this; it's completely understandable, and I would do the same in your position. I'm just super excited for the beginning of next month now, it's worth the wait! <3
Lorna
2014-11-14 22:11:03 +0000 UTCThe $5 doesn't include the videos though.~~ If I pledged $10 week 1&2 and $5 week 3&4 would you get the full $15 and I get half the videos? Or would it have to be a full $10 both weeks to get any videos? I'm sorry. I hope I'm not being complicated. Thanks for your quick responses! <3
Dead Bomb Art
2014-11-14 22:05:36 +0000 UTCyes I will send 1 video process + 1 psd ^_^ as compromise !.
Sakimi Chan
2014-11-14 22:04:13 +0000 UTCSo how would that work? Would the total of $10 get the $5 per 2 weeks tier or would they get the $10 per 2 weeks tier and only get the first 2 weeks material? Cause i can only support right now is $10 per month and I'd rather get the video tutorial/progress at least then just the PSDs
Marvin Ortega
2014-11-14 22:03:46 +0000 UTCIt's not a problem at all. =)
Kiyo
2014-11-14 22:03:38 +0000 UTCI honestly hope that you can send out one video processes tomorrow. Plus I know I'm staying around till the end of the month so don't worry about that from me at least! I've just been dying for the 15th for those videos processes! ｡(*^▽^*)ゞ Sorry Patreon isn't flexible enough, but it's sure to work out. (ㆁᴗㆁ✿)
Cakie
2014-11-14 21:58:54 +0000 UTCyou can pick to switch to 5$ per 2 weeks as it would be 10$ per month in total ! So basically how I can track who gets what is, at the end of the month, once the payment goes though each term payment will have the names of all the patrons who payment has gone through successfully , that's how I will be sending out rewards : )
Sakimi Chan
2014-11-14 21:47:40 +0000 UTCDarn Patreon. I really want to support you, but I can only afford like $10 a month. I guess my plan to support you every other 2 weeks wont work after all. ;( I guess going back to monthly is out of the question too? I DO think you need to do what is right for you though, and if that means sending it at the end of the month then you should do that. But would people who sign up at the last half of the month get the same rewards? How will you track that?
Dead Bomb Art
2014-11-14 21:41:55 +0000 UTCThanks for understanding Nicole ! yes, it would be great is they can do that !, I hope they can implement that feature later on .
Sakimi Chan
2014-11-14 21:32:05 +0000 UTCof course David ^_^ thanks for letting me know in advance.
Sakimi Chan
2014-11-14 21:31:14 +0000 UTCthanks Veronica ^_^ !
Sakimi Chan
2014-11-14 21:30:41 +0000 UTCPatreon should've made it so that users are charged at least half the payment immediately upon downloading files and the rest at the end of the month to ensure that the artists aren't completely cheated out of their money. Either way, I'm fine with whatever decision you make and can't wait to see the video process. (:
Nicole K.
2014-11-14 21:27:03 +0000 UTCI'm okay with this. On my end, if I find that I have to cancel/adjust my pledge for any reason, I will let you know beforehand so that you know the reason and we can work something out. =)
David Shi
2014-11-14 21:26:56 +0000 UTCI think this is more than fair :)
Veronica Newton
2014-11-14 21:26:07 +0000 UTCthank you Jennifer !
Sakimi Chan
2014-11-14 21:22:49 +0000 UTCthanks Alice !
Sakimi Chan
2014-11-14 21:22:40 +0000 UTCthanks jeb !
Sakimi Chan
2014-11-14 21:22:22 +0000 UTCgood to know heather ^_^ !
Sakimi Chan
2014-11-14 21:22:14 +0000 UTCI agree with this as well ^_^
Caeodos
2014-11-14 21:19:18 +0000 UTCSeal of approval from my side, well thought :)
Seiorai
2014-11-14 21:17:56 +0000 UTCI'm totally agree with your decisions ! that's very fair, and i became a patron for supporting you, so.. :)
jeb
2014-11-14 21:17:24 +0000 UTCProtect yourself and send the majority of rewards at the end of the month. Your art is worth the wait and when the first days after payment months come around it'll be like birthdays for all.
Heather Nichols
2014-11-14 21:16:59 +0000 UTCThanks Danni for your understating !
Sakimi Chan
2014-11-14 21:07:51 +0000 UTCI'm personally okay with this :) I completely understand about some people trying to take advantage of the system, but I think you're being more than fair. I know I can only speak for myself, but I became a patron just because I think you're an awesome artist and deserve it, the access to your art is awesome as well, but for me this is more about you and less about me :) Good luck and take care!
Danni Stone
2014-11-14 21:04:28 +0000 UTC
