August Patreon Print Preview Poll...Problems
Added 2022-08-03 08:00:04 +0000 UTCSO I have a minor dilemma.
The Patreon Print is one of my selling points for this whole project, and I love doing it. To mark a full year of the Patreon being in full swing*, I had planned to mark the occasion with a special print, featuring EVERY "numbered" character we've encountered so far (It actually has every character up to the end of Moaning Lisa, so don't look too hard if you don't want next week's characters spoiled!):
Now, usually I advertise the Patreon print every month by posting it on social media, enticing people in. But this is an odd case, in that most of these characters have been locked behind a paywall, some of them for the best part of a year.
My main commitment is to you guys, I certainly don't want anyone to feel "ripped off" by the fact that they paid for exclusive access to these drawings, only to have them openly out there after the fact. Obviously this doesn't include the accompanying blog posts, or the various bonus characters, but I've always liked the fact that most of this is reserved for you lovely people, and this would change that slightly?
But being unable to show off the print design would mean I'd basically be unable to bring new people in for the month - which is fine, but feels like a wasted opportunity. Print aside, I think this image would go down well with Simpsons fans that have not encountered our odd little community yet.
So, what do you think: share the image for promo purposes or keep it top secret, for Patron eyes only?
* while I'm here, I'd just like to use this opportunity to say a massive THANK YOU to you guys for helping me make this stupid project last a full year. I've been feeling very grateful, you're all wonderful.
Comments
Depends how well this one goes, I suppose! :)
David Cooper
2022-08-11 13:04:21 +0000 UTCThis is so exciting! will you continue to do round up prints like this in the future?
Kalee Sole
2022-08-10 14:57:36 +0000 UTCThanks Cody! It'll be A5, same as usual, because any larger and the postage gets hefty (especially internationally!)
David Cooper
2022-08-05 13:06:44 +0000 UTCThis is such an awesome print, any idea what size it will be? I also like the idea of a blurred / partial reveal.
Cody Kniffen
2022-08-03 19:22:38 +0000 UTCThis is also a very good idea! Seems like a sort of half-reveal would be a good way to go. Thank you!
David Cooper
2022-08-03 18:12:46 +0000 UTCOoh, this is a good idea! I had considered posting an except, but this would be a good compromise. Thank you!
David Cooper
2022-08-03 18:11:45 +0000 UTCThanks for the feedback! From experience, keeping it too mysterious wouldn’t move the needle much, but that’s okay!
David Cooper
2022-08-03 18:11:00 +0000 UTCI'd be fine if you shared it. But you could maybe have your cake and eat it - slap a big sign over the middle of it (Springfield style or something) advertising your name/Patreon link. So then they can see a glimpse of it but to access it "uncensored" they'd have to join here? But your call! Just a suggestion :)
Lewis
2022-08-03 17:38:58 +0000 UTCMaybe post it all blurry, so they see the scope of it but can't get details? Even if you post the full thing, people won't see the full image of each character or get your delightful commentary
M J Hall
2022-08-03 11:04:14 +0000 UTCI kinda feel like it being a mystery print it'd be quite cool, you could just advertise a special that you can only get by subbing. Thst being said the image you posted did get me in so use your best judgment, I wouldn't be offended with you trying to promote things.
Scratchgonzo
2022-08-03 08:10:02 +0000 UTC
