Clearing a general concern from patrons about submissions.

Hey guys, so recently come into attention a couple of messages from patrons with valid concerns about the activity in the Patreon Page. According to my stupid brain, I did make a post about it, but either I didn't or I actually did, but I mixed it with another post, probably getting buried. So let's use this post to get some clear messages.

Why did I stop regular activities (or "Why no model submissions.")

I define Regular activities to all the activities regarding the process of how The Model Corner works. These activities are model submissions, model votes and model releases.

Some months ago, I ran into a couple of issues that I won't elaborate on, but that put on jeopardy my model development. Because of this, I was unable to work on the models that won the last submission: Zafina, Aeries and Sheva (from now on, The Trio.)

Because I couldn't work on them, I took two decisions:

• I'm going to stop doing submissions until I can get the problem fixed.
• Because I cannot afford an increase of model building backlog, I won't summon any submission until I build The Trio.

This also led to take one conclusion:

• Since none of my patrons has the ability to submit a model, they are entitled to keep their money, because of that, I'm pausing the page so all current patrons, regardless of the time supporting, are not getting charged by the end of the month.

This is why this Patreon page hasn't charged you guys for such a long time: because I decided to not charge you, because it's not fair for me to receive money while I don't fulfill my duties with you.

The current present.

My original plan was to come back to work as soon as possible. This wasn't easy, and so, I decided to build practice models instead, so you guys can get something as a "thank you" for keeping supporting the Page even though you are not getting charged. I aimed to go resume activities on March. And then Covid happens.

With the current pandemic hit the world is taking, I took two decisions for this:

• I cannot resume activities because I need to take care now more than ever, for there's no vaccine for this shit. I then decide to continue with the Practice Models and put more focus on the book.
• I cannot charge you guys, because with this current situation, you need to have all the money ready to be spend in things you actually need, like food and other hygiene articles.

Instead of not charging for new models, I couldn't do that because, like I said, I cannot afford increasing the model building backlog. I hope you guys can understand this.

The activities will return to normal once I see it's already time to go back to activities. Right now, the situation we are living is horrible and it needs us to be aware of our spending.

I hope this clears the air about the submissions. Yes, I didn't give any date, because I don't know when it is going to be safe out there. Thank you very much for your support guys, but please, please, take care and wash your hands.