We need to talk 😔

Nothing good ever comes after a "we need to talk," and this is no exception 😅.

I’ve made a decision that will change the direction of the content I publish on this page, so I want to explain the reason behind it.

I'm not sure if you're aware of Patreon’s new rules regarding hyperrealistic AI-generated content. Essentially, this type of content is no longer allowed on the platform. These rules went into effect at the beginning of the year, and just a couple weeks ago, Patreon provided a clearer and more visual explanation of what they consider "hyperrealism." Unsurprisingly, most of my content falls into that category. As a result, if I want to continue posting here, I need to transition from realism to a more 2D or illustrated style. After giving it a lot of thought and considering the possible outcomes, I’ve decided to make the switch.

I also considered using Google Drive to continue sharing my realistic content, as I mentioned a few weeks ago. However, Patreon’s rules state that the platform cannot be used as an intermediary to provide links to content that violates its policies. This means that if I did so, I would be in violation of their guidelines.

I’ve been aware of these changes for several months, and while I had hoped that Patreon would reconsider its decision and not enforce these new rules, the latest updates make it clear that this won’t happen.

This situation has left me feeling discouraged at times, making me question whether I should continue. However, once again, I’ve chosen to hold onto optimism and move forward.

Will I stop creating realistic content?

The answer is no, but first, I need to find a platform or a way to share it outside of Patreon. I’ve been exploring alternatives for the past few weeks, but many of them also prohibit hyperrealistic content. Even so, I’m confident that I’ll eventually find a viable option. When that time comes, I’ll announce it on Twitter, so stay tuned.

For now, you can find my realistic content on my X account.

What kind of content can you expect on this page?

The best recent example is the Chinese New Year set. From now on, you can expect content in that style, along with illustrations of popular anime, western animation, and comics characters.

I know that many of you follow me for my realistic content, and it pains me to know that I won’t be able to offer it here anymore. I completely understand if 2D/illustrated content is not what you were expecting and you decide to cancel your subscription. I truly appreciate all the support you’ve given me—thanks to you, I’ve been able to grow, improve, and create content of much higher quality than when I started. I regret not being able to continue meeting your expectations, but even if you’re no longer here, my gratitude for you remains unchanged.😊

Below, I’m sharing the links to Patreon’s new rule updates.

https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/34055590411789-Understanding-Patreon-s-AI-policies-for-Adult-18-creators

https://news.patreon.com/articles/mid-year-2024-policy-updates-shaped-by-your-feedback

Love you all, and I truly appreciate your support on this journey.

With love,
Zodo ❤️

Note: The content on this page will be progressively removed. I’m starting with the oldest material and working my way to the most recent. Only posts that comply with the new rules will remain.