Devastated
Added 2020-04-01 19:06:30 +0000 UTCHello guys,
I've run into a very big problem just a few minutes ago. I really don't know what to do now, I am completely devastated. It turns out there is a website where all of the locket Patreon creations from thousands of artists are being posted online for free.
All of my bonus content has been posted there too. I won't write it here about how I feel, you guys can pretty much imagine it. Lets just say I had teary eyes.
Patreon can't do anything about it. Years of my hard work just thrown away.
I'm sorry, I can't post any more work like this. I've deleted the recent posts.
I really don't want to create at all after this.
I apologize for this greatly. I need some time to get over this.
P. S. This is not an April Fools joke
Comments
Thank you, Ashley! My smear was negative, thankfully! And the supportive comments are giving me strength.
Milk Assassin
2020-04-03 11:32:23 +0000 UTCThank you, Neven! Yeah, I would never do something like this myself EVER.
Milk Assassin
2020-04-03 11:31:31 +0000 UTCMersharr, thank you for the will to help me! The thing is, the website could be sued and taken down without a layer if only someone could find where it’s hosted! It’s one of those pirate sites, that accepts cryptocurrency and can’t be tracked.
Milk Assassin
2020-04-03 11:27:54 +0000 UTCBubu, thank you very much for your kind message! My smear was negative and that gave me some strength and peace. The thought of my supporters not being able to receive exclusive content is what’s driving me mad! I want them to feel special because they help me feel special :,( readers supporting me out of their good will are TOO GOOD FOR THIS WORLD
Milk Assassin
2020-04-03 11:25:19 +0000 UTCIt’s sadly the truth. I’d rather not spread the name of the website. I don’t want it to make rounds. You can find it through some google searching though. Your Patreon hasn’t been leaked there though!!! Thank god!
Milk Assassin
2020-04-03 11:21:20 +0000 UTCIt’s devastating, yes. To have the philosophy that everything online has to be for free :( Pamalamb, you have been my supporter for so long! My heart sings to know you’d be kind enough to continue donating! But I’m not very good at receiving without giving back. I’ll think about how I can do this.
Milk Assassin
2020-04-03 11:19:46 +0000 UTCI can only recommend Patreon if you won’t post content directly to it. This pirate site copies your entire Patreon posts with all the links and files attached. So you can charge your patrons through Patreon but you’ll have to send content via PMs or emails. Or else you’re not safe anymore...the website has reverse proxy, it’s untouchable. Thank you for your support! It’s very heartwarming to know that readers would support my work even without any benefits.
Milk Assassin
2020-04-03 11:16:44 +0000 UTC😭😭😭 T-T T-T T-T Thank you for the nice words. It’s a pirate site with vpn protection, no one can get it in trouble, because no one can find the host. I’d rather get Patreon in trouble for such poor protection...
Milk Assassin
2020-04-03 11:12:55 +0000 UTCThank you!
Milk Assassin
2020-04-03 11:04:10 +0000 UTCThank you!
Milk Assassin
2020-04-03 11:04:01 +0000 UTCThat's so horrifying to hear! I don't even know what to say that could help you, it's very disheartening to hear that someone does not care about you as a person or creator! I hope your smear test comes back negative and that you are able to take some time to mentally recover from this.
2020-04-03 01:14:33 +0000 UTCNo! Really? I don't have the words to describe how much that sucks. Like really. I can't wrap my head around how people could do this. I'm really sorry for you and understand that you need to take a break. I'm sending you lots of strength to go throught this and stay healthy!!
2020-04-02 17:40:50 +0000 UTCI happen to know of a pretty good copyright lawyer. Since affects "thousands of artists" it certainly is a matter for court, and while lawsuits in the American legal system are expensive, when splitting the bill between a group of artists (and donating patrons), it should be quite feasible.
Mersharr
2020-04-02 08:05:30 +0000 UTCI'm so sorry to hear what awful times you're having!! :( I hope the smear comes back negative and that you're healthy and taking good care of yourself! You're so lovely and inspiring and don't deserve to go through such stress. I don't know if this helps you, but please know that some people will support you, no matter what. Even if your work is somewhere for free, some folks will still love to genuinely support you over here. Please do take the time to figure out what you want. I hope you'll find your way back to wanting to create, because losing a passion hurts so much, you shouldn't have to go through that. Lots of love and many thoughts! Stay safe.
2020-04-02 07:18:02 +0000 UTCoh no! if this isn't a april first joke can you send me a PM with the name of the website?
rukan kawayama
2020-04-02 04:57:59 +0000 UTCI’m livid, what the actual fuck? I’m so sorry to hear about this, to think someone would just go and throw out someone’s work even knowing full well it’s supposed to be specific for a reason is appalling. Will it be okay to continue donating?
Pamalamb
2020-04-02 02:03:50 +0000 UTCGood god. That's vile and you have every right to feel upset. I was planning on posting my own work here eventually when I got good but now I'm not sure. Good luck Milky. Is there any knowledge of where the website comes from? I know the SCP fandom is currently fighting a legal battle in Russia, maybe if the location is discovered then there will be a similar one. Am I still able to pay you monthly? I don't particularly care if you have nothing to give or if it's through paypal or what.
2020-04-02 01:35:04 +0000 UTCWhat the actual fuck. This pisses me off so much. Asshole think they deserve all of our hard work for FREE, even when there's a FREE-TO-READ comic to enjoy. Such greedy assholes istg. I'm so sorry you had to find this out Milk. I hope you can find the strength to return sometime and hopefully your motivation isn't completely lost (or if it is, I hope it returns soon). Is there any way we can get this website in trouble? Is it some sort of comic hosting site?
spacewitch
2020-04-02 00:14:40 +0000 UTCOh no, wait, I thought there were your works there too! False alarm phew
Milk Assassin
2020-04-01 20:55:43 +0000 UTCJesus fuck what is wrong with people...milky im so sorry. Take anytime you need to recover. You dont owe anyone anything.
Bre Indigo
2020-04-01 20:52:14 +0000 UTCI wish this was April fools...I also got a smear for corona today and now these news. This is a bit too much to handle at the moment.
Milk Assassin
2020-04-01 20:32:56 +0000 UTCOk so I’m just gonna throw this out there that it is April 1st. And if I’m not mistaken you have done April fools pranks in the past. If this isn’t April fools I’m very sorry and we all understand where you’re coming from. If this is April fools... oh ho ho you really got me I was about to cry
Let's chill my dudes
2020-04-01 20:30:40 +0000 UTCWe’re here for you. I’m so sorry this happened to you....
Lilacwaterlilly
2020-04-01 20:06:26 +0000 UTCSome people are just awful and take things for granted so much... take all the time you need, we'll be here for you <3
Starfazers
2020-04-01 19:39:51 +0000 UTC