Do not upload Patreon content
Added 2025-03-23 18:23:03 +0000 UTCHello everyone! I recently discovered that there was been some leaks of my patreon content out there. This is concerning not only because it's someone pirating the content I make and making it free somewhere else, but it's also putting my younger audience in danger considering it's the NSFW content being pirated. Star Catcher has a large younger audience that is not meant to see what I post here (hence why I made my patreon 18+ to subscribe). Webtoon could also go after me, as in the past they have gone after creators who post mature content of an Originals series. I put in a formal request to have my content removed from this website (not going to name it) before I look into legal action.
This is incredibly frustrating because I sacrifice so much of my mental/physical health and free time to make as much content as I do in order to support myself and my family, and to reward you guys for choosing to support me financially in this way. To see one of my patrons taking advantage of that just... breaks me. If you wish to use any of my content (SFW) as profile pictures, that's okay, just credit me. But please do not repost my work on another platform, ESPECIALLY NSFW. I may have to start looking into watermarking my content, which is just another stressor to add on to my already booked workload.
As a reminder, my patreon is for 18+ ONLY. You have to agree that you're 18+ to sub to any of my tiers. If you are under the age of 18, please DM me and I will provide you with a refund of your pledge. I want this to be a safe place.
Comments
yea I've seen some of the stuff happen like that it's so disrespectful and inappropriate you make the subscriptions for 18+ only but some people out there put it out there for younger kids to see and its wrong. I hope it gets taken down!! Ty for having such a friendly family story because I am only 11 and I read your webtoons because they are not inappropriate. I really love your art and think it's so unique. And It's also wrong that they're stealing your art not only inappropriate but very wrong people like that should not even watch your webtoons because people shouldn't even want to do that because younger kids can be very scared for life!! But we love you Ro! it'll get better I promise!!
Alenaa hurst
2025-03-24 20:12:56 +0000 UTCThat is why I am scared to share my story. It is saddening. Only if we can find way to protect them from this situation. I am falling in love your story and will never know about your story if you choose to hide story from start as I do. My story is very interesting and stories be meant to told, not hidden. I am lost about this and heard it happens to other as well. I do not know what I should do or how to help you.
Hailey Snodgrass
2025-03-24 04:44:29 +0000 UTCThat’s so incredibly disrespectful and disappointing :( you put so much effort and time into your art and that should be respected :((( im so sorry
Empress
2025-03-24 01:37:50 +0000 UTCI am so sorry Ro 🥺 I've heard of people who do this and I genuinly just don't understand how anyone could do so knowing how much time / love / effort goes in to the content. Hopefully it gets removed and honestly sites like that should be taken down :(
catboy cor
2025-03-23 23:34:28 +0000 UTCThis has been happening to a lot of other artists too ☹️ not only are they stealing work, they’re also distributing it to minors which is insane.
Allison
2025-03-23 23:28:42 +0000 UTCyep
KaitheMagicDragon
2025-03-23 22:54:18 +0000 UTCDoes it start with a K?
Rotaniah
2025-03-23 22:51:05 +0000 UTCYep I was right unfortunately. I don’t know if this is the one the above post is talking about or if it’s the same. Rotaniah, is there some way I can DM you the site link just to confirm?
KaitheMagicDragon
2025-03-23 22:38:27 +0000 UTCYeah I think I might know the site you’re talking about unfortunately. You’ve also got a bunch of other artists and creators’ work up there as well which they refuse to take down. I can sort of understand wanting to pirate something like a tv show because the only streaming service it was on decided to take it down, and I can MAYBE defend pirating from a company who is known to be dodgy anyway, but stealing from independent creators like you is just not okay. I actually used to use pirating platforms like that myself for a bit, but once I really thought about the morality of doing so I completely stopped. Fortunately I never uploaded anything to said sites while I used them.
KaitheMagicDragon
2025-03-23 22:28:33 +0000 UTCI am so sorry to hear this. It absolutely infuriates me when people don't respect the artist!
Scott Argo
2025-03-23 21:25:33 +0000 UTCUgh, if I could have 2 wishes (guess what my first is as an American, lol) my second would be to utterly remove the entire concept of generative AI. It’s an absolute scourge.
Luna Lena
2025-03-23 20:50:42 +0000 UTCPatreon should really ban screenshots. A lot of other apps do it and streaming services.
Emska
2025-03-23 20:49:43 +0000 UTCOriginally was on the free membership and saw this email. I'm sorry you went through that. It's terrible for someone to rip off an artist. That kinda influenced to finally commit to paid membership. I hope everything gets fixed. And I'm happy to support your art :)
MissMallocup
2025-03-23 20:36:50 +0000 UTCThat's so disrespectful, it's like... the bare minimum to not steal art and post stuff without crediting, but then also making you get in trouble for it? Ugh some people suck.. I hope this all works out :( You shouldn't have to work overtime for people not to do shit like this but.. if it becomes necessary I get it.
home.sick
2025-03-23 19:52:56 +0000 UTCI really hope your stolen art gets taken down 🤞🏼
Maureen McDowall
2025-03-23 19:52:09 +0000 UTCso sorry to hear this.ive never shared any of your content or uploaded it as my own.👍🏼
Maureen McDowall
2025-03-23 19:51:44 +0000 UTCI’m so sorry to hear you are going through this 💚 that is so heartbreaking and disappointing. Your artwork is yours and how dare they steal something so precious. I hope your stolen work is taken down. Please respect how much time and energy she puts into her work. It is her beautiful work to share not yours.
Hetsuko
2025-03-23 19:34:37 +0000 UTCI really hope you’re able to get the stolen artwork taken down from wherever it has been reposted! May the people stealing and reposting your work all have bad days, rotten luck, and perish. Awful, awful human beings.
Marmar
2025-03-23 18:53:18 +0000 UTCThis really sucks and I’m so sorry that it’s happening to you! I really hope the issue gets resolved as soon as possible.
AGirlCalledRay
2025-03-23 18:43:04 +0000 UTCBruh- who's ever doing this should be ashamed. It's locked behind a paywall for a reason. Respect Ro and keep the younger folks away from this stuff.
1212DragonGirl
2025-03-23 18:39:45 +0000 UTCI hope this gets resolved for you as quickly and smoothly as possible. No one needs that extra stress in their lives.
Mary Caerulea
2025-03-23 18:30:47 +0000 UTCI’ve heard of this website, i know someone who used it before they knew it was stolen content and it’s deeply upsetting that it’s happening to you as well. I’ve alerted other creators about their NSFW work being posted there and i’ve heard nothing but bad news, this site is widely run by AI and people who generate AI on a consistent day to day basis, even bigger creators like maplestar and the creator of cherry crush haven’t been able to get their page removed since the people who run this website profit off of people stealing content. It’s very unfortunate that this is happening to you but the best you can do is direct your viewers away from it, so good job on that part 👍
Neruuuz
2025-03-23 18:29:37 +0000 UTCThis sucks so hard. I'm sorry you're going through this. If Webtoon comes after you for this I'm throwing fists like a JoStar
TG
2025-03-23 18:27:28 +0000 UTCThat seriously fucking sucks. It's on Patreon for a reason; and there's a reason it's in the 18+ tier. That's YOUR artwork you spent time and energy on, and someone's just reposting it? What the hell, that's not even cool. I'm sorry, Ro. You don't deserve that.
Ray
2025-03-23 18:27:15 +0000 UTCI’m sorry this is happening. I hope the site removes the images for you! Fingers crossed things end well and this doesn’t happen again
Freyaaa
2025-03-23 18:25:45 +0000 UTCSorry to hear that, as a fellow artist it's something I've been a victim of and hence why I slap watermarks on everything now. Hope all gets sorted out
Lucas_S18
2025-03-23 18:25:43 +0000 UTCGood grief, that’s so frustrating. I hope it gets resolved quickly without too much more stress on you 💜
Luna Lena
2025-03-23 18:25:38 +0000 UTCIf they cause something to happen to Star Catchers I’m beating them with sticks actually ❤️
Kait
2025-03-23 18:25:02 +0000 UTCSo sorry this is happing ): that's so disrespectful
TessaWii
2025-03-23 18:24:20 +0000 UTC
