today I deleted all my Patreon pledges, and I briefly wanted to explain why. It is nothing personal at all – I love your comic. It is just that Patreon recently sent an email to all existing patrons, explaining that they will unilaterally increase the amount of our pledges in an effort to increase the earnings of all of their creators. As much as I love the creators such as you, I don’t love Patreon, and I find their decision unethical. Therefore I have deleted all of my pledges with them. If there is some other, more ethical micropayment service you can use, I would be happy to continue supporting your work!
Thank you for reaching out, Quasar. I’m researching options (and am hoping that Kickstarter’s “Drip” comes out of beta, and becomes available for all creators soon!)
Quasar
Hi Christopher, it seems that Patreon has finally listened to its customers (and undoubtedly the bottom line) and after several days of pressure they have deactivated the self-destruct sequence (https://blog.patreon.com/not-rolling-out-fees-change/). So I have reinstated my pledges today. I hope that your other former supporters will do the same! I’m still open to switching to Drip, when that comes out of beta, and if it turns out to be better. (Meanwhile, Kickstarter seems to have missed an opportunity by not having Drip ready when Patreon decided to play roulette with its business model).
Night-Gaunt49
What commentary?
Muzhik
Why do I think Bikkie has a WONDERFUL future in corporate law?
TO HIT!
TO MATE!
TO EAT!
Pretty much sums up the corporate lawyers I’ve known. Using much more “genteel” language, of course.
Aaron Gullison
I’m starting to consider shipping these two.
reynard61
Pretty sure that the Post Office, UPS, FedEx and DHL won’t accept a package *that* dangerous…
Peter Rogan
Bikkie could be one hell of a natural leader. He has passion, and his sincerity is beyond all doubt. He’s also not afraid to get his hands (sic) dirty (sic!) doing the work. If he could find a way to make others take up his skills and his fight, there’s no limit to what he might be able to do.
But lacking the desire to get others to do what he does, he remains the pawn of whoever finds a way to make his passion work for them. He’s lucky Anesu isn’t that type of person. So are a lot of other people, really.
Now, if Joyce chose a path of action that required Bikkie’s unique skills… she might never have to bend an I-beam in her bare hands again.
Docard
First time out in space, and they both agree that they aim to misbehave.
There’s supposed to be a kangaroo that likes to crush metal buckets but I couldn’t find any video of him actually doing it, just still images of him holding a bent up bucket.
Peter Rogan
Oh my goodness!
Daremonai
Heh.
I originally read his last line as ‘neutral genius’ and thinking Bikkie would make a great ‘true neutral’.
Bikkie is a simple Marsupial with simple tastes.
Tell me Kangaroo Conan, what is best in life?
Kangaroo Conan: “To Hit. To Mate. To Eat. These be best in life!”
If there were a picket fence on the ship, Bikkie would be painting it now.
“I adore these two nutters.” …as do I!
Anesu doesn’t chastise Bikkie but let’s him ramble on. No wonder he likes being around her.
LOL! I love Bikkie!
They might be nuts, but in a way, they also make sense.
Ohman, I was cracking up during this entire exchange… and then I saw your commentary, Christopher, and I knew we were all on the same page ;D ;D
🙂
Hi Christopher,
today I deleted all my Patreon pledges, and I briefly wanted to explain why. It is nothing personal at all – I love your comic. It is just that Patreon recently sent an email to all existing patrons, explaining that they will unilaterally increase the amount of our pledges in an effort to increase the earnings of all of their creators. As much as I love the creators such as you, I don’t love Patreon, and I find their decision unethical. Therefore I have deleted all of my pledges with them. If there is some other, more ethical micropayment service you can use, I would be happy to continue supporting your work!
Thank you for reaching out, Quasar. I’m researching options (and am hoping that Kickstarter’s “Drip” comes out of beta, and becomes available for all creators soon!)
Hi Christopher, it seems that Patreon has finally listened to its customers (and undoubtedly the bottom line) and after several days of pressure they have deactivated the self-destruct sequence (https://blog.patreon.com/not-rolling-out-fees-change/). So I have reinstated my pledges today. I hope that your other former supporters will do the same! I’m still open to switching to Drip, when that comes out of beta, and if it turns out to be better. (Meanwhile, Kickstarter seems to have missed an opportunity by not having Drip ready when Patreon decided to play roulette with its business model).
What commentary?
Why do I think Bikkie has a WONDERFUL future in corporate law?
TO HIT!
TO MATE!
TO EAT!
Pretty much sums up the corporate lawyers I’ve known. Using much more “genteel” language, of course.
I’m starting to consider shipping these two.
Pretty sure that the Post Office, UPS, FedEx and DHL won’t accept a package *that* dangerous…
Bikkie could be one hell of a natural leader. He has passion, and his sincerity is beyond all doubt. He’s also not afraid to get his hands (sic) dirty (sic!) doing the work. If he could find a way to make others take up his skills and his fight, there’s no limit to what he might be able to do.
But lacking the desire to get others to do what he does, he remains the pawn of whoever finds a way to make his passion work for them. He’s lucky Anesu isn’t that type of person. So are a lot of other people, really.
Now, if Joyce chose a path of action that required Bikkie’s unique skills… she might never have to bend an I-beam in her bare hands again.
First time out in space, and they both agree that they aim to misbehave.
Bikkie has been spotted and photographed!
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/10/11/huge-6ft-5in-muscle-bound-kangaroo-photographed-bathing-creek/
Yeah, goodness, Kangaroos are terrifying.
There’s supposed to be a kangaroo that likes to crush metal buckets but I couldn’t find any video of him actually doing it, just still images of him holding a bent up bucket.
Oh my goodness!
Heh.
I originally read his last line as ‘neutral genius’ and thinking Bikkie would make a great ‘true neutral’.
He just radiates ‘chaotic neutral,’ doesn’t he?