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GettingEggywithit

So most of my payments bounced

So yeah, out of the 12 people who have pledged to me last month, 9 of them had been marked as fraudulent. I'm hoping most of this is just a simple mistake and they didn't set up their paypals properly or something, but it's still really disheartening to think 75% of the people "supporting" me were actually just there to see some WIPs and early pics and then took off without being able to spend $3 to help me make rent. Like that's super disheartening.
Last month was amazing with a sudden burst of pledges. It really encouraged me to work hard. I was drawing and posting something nearly everyday. I was looking forward to chatting with people and getting some input on future pics, etc. It also meant I could take on less corporate work, which is the reason I made a Patreon. I'd rather draw a beautiful figure laying eggs than a man in a business suit pointing at a graph.
Seeing this drop has hurt me. It takes away motivation and I mean, if you think my art isn't worth $1 then why should I bother with it? I love all the watches and favs I receive, but those things can't pay my rent or buy my food.
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Added: 6 years, 3 months ago
 
jellymouse
6 years, 3 months ago
Ouch; maybe they were bots? Some people make bots to do weird things just to test APIs and infrastructure.
I can imagine how disheartening that must have been though.
GettingEggywithit
6 years, 3 months ago
I'm not sure, but whatever the reason I hope I don't see it again. I mean, it feels wrong to thank someone then for them to just leave. It would feel even worse if that person was a bot.
VinchenzoTheJackal
6 years, 3 months ago
Bad stuff happens in life, mistakes are made, problems pop up when least expected.
In this case, it not only applies to you, but there is a small chance that the people who's money bounced may have occurred because they are going through monetary problems.
Sadly, money is something everyone wants and needs, but it is difficult to possess enough for maintain ones' hopes and desires.
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