💚 A Long Overdue Update 💚
Hiii everyone!
I know I have been really quiet lately, and I am so sorry for disappearing on you. >_< I have rewritten this post so many times to try to explain what’s been going on behind the scenes.
To put it simply, YouTube has been slowly demonetizing my content piece by piece.
I have been going back and forth with them trying to understand why certain videos are being flagged, but they keep sending me in circles and giving me non-answers. A lot of my content is being labeled as “pornographic” or “highly sexual”, which has been incredibly confusing because most of what I create is cozy, cutesy fantasy content. (My recent Witcher video for example)
The whole thing has been really discouraging and overwhelming for me and I sorta just shut down. That wasn’t fair to those of you who have continued supporting me here, and I’m so SO sorry. You all deserved an update MUCH sooner.
Uploads on YouTube will just be a little less frequent than they were before while I try to find a healthier balance. YouTube memberships will also be changing slightly to fit with some of the changes I’ll be making, and I will share more about that separately.
All of this has made me think really hard about what I want to create next and how I want Patreon to feel moving forward. Because of that, I have completely overhauled the tiers. So if you see changes happening, that's why!
The biggest change taking place is the introduction of a brand new type of content. A lot of you have been asking when I'll be doing NSFW audios, so there is now a new dedicated tier for that alongside the new SFW options.
💚 IMPORTANT NOTE: There is no NSFW content posted YET. I have made the 18+ tier visible now so everyone has a chance to look through all of the new options and decide which tier, if any, feels right for you. The first NSFW audios will begin being posted within the next week or so, so please keep that in mind before joining. 💚
Please take a little look through the updated tier descriptions when you have a chance.
I also want to be completely honest that some tiers will now include fewer SFW audios than they did before. Please do not feel pressured to stay in your current tier or move into a more expensive one. You are always welcome to switch tiers, lower your membership, or cancel if the new options are not right for you!
On a happier note, I currently have a slightly ridiculous backlog of around 20 or so SFW audios waiting for me to finish editing them. I will be posting those here throughout the next week as I get them finished, so there is a whole lot of content coming your way very soon.
To apologize for all of this, here is a coupon code for 60% off monthly and yearly memberships which will be active for the next month:
THANKYOU60
Thank you for being patient with me. Thank you for sticking around, checking in on me, listening to my little audios, and supporting me.
Whether you decide to stay, change tiers, or leave Patreon, I am genuinely so grateful for all of the support you have already given me.
I am really excited about what I am creating next.
Thank you for still being here.
~Hazel 💚
Comments (12)
The ASMRP persecution and Witch Hunt on YT is getting bonkers. I just discovered this wonderful world and now I'm having to follow it to patreon, thankfully I can still find stories to lull me to sleep; disabled veteran and career fire medic, I get a solid 3 or 4 hours and then either I'm up, or I catnap, then I doze, then I mentally play Solitaire with a deck of 51 (thank you Statler Brothers (& Eric Heatherly more recently- if you can call 26 years ago 'recent! 😅) & I don't dream- but I've found stories like yours and Aven's Goth girlfriend/vampire stuff help a broke down, burned out, touch starved big dummy. Thank you. You help bring me peace and rest.
I only very recently stumbled upon your content and as a long-term ASMR role-plays enjoyer, it is frustrating to see talented artists being forced into decisions they might not have had to make in a world with more understanding and support for their craft and their vision. As someone with hands-on experience in helping another ASMRtist in some of the stages of introducing NSFW content, I know some of the struggles (also from behind the scenes) and I can only hope that it will be a positive experience for you. There are so many different voices, genres, approaches and motivations behind every artist which always makes me curious about what part of their craft is truly fulfilling them and which parts simply enable all the others. One ought not to be so blind as to confuse obligation with dedication. I understand when people's impressions might get soured when their favorite artist introduces NSFW content. Will their other work suffer, will the enjoyment of art (for the artist and the audience) change because there is a broader range of art to produce and consume or might it even enhance the overall experience because one's abilities grow with each new adventure? Only time usually tells. Of course there are those who long for more intimate audios and I don't find anything wrong with that personally. I enjoy them myself and after helping someone sharpen their senses regarding their artistic goals before, I have been made aware of the challenges, sacrifices and the possible downsides from the creator's point of view during that process so I hope your community is kind and generous to you in these trying times and you yourself don't get discouraged by the unforeseen burdens you might be opening yourself up to. I wish you all the best in your endeavors and may you find contentment in all that you do.
You put into words so many of the things that have been running through my mind over the last few weeks. I genuinely love this community and creating, and my goal is to never sacrifice quality. My hope is that all of the audios I create are just as enjoyable for you to listen to as they are for me to make. Thank you so, so much for your support and kind words Thomas. It truly means the world. ♥️
Sorry to hear about the YouTube nonsense, so many ASMR artists say the same thing. YT really needs better moderation and less reliance on AI just labelling an entire genre as inappropriate for their advertisers. That being said, can't wait for your NSFW content. Will be ensuring to update membership to get access to everything. Know that we will continue to support you here on Patreon as long as you want to produce content <3
Thank you Jay! Seriously your support means the world ♥
Nsfw isn't my stuff so I'll stop interacting with your stuff from now on, sorry about everything that YouTube's being doing recently and good luck
Sorry you have to go through this. YouTube really needs to fix their moderation issues. Anyways hope things get resolved quickly and no matter what i look forward to whatever content you put out
Thank you Krusty! ♥♥ P.S. every time i see your username I crave Krispy Kreme donuts :P
I'm sorry to hear that, it seems to be more and more the case right now, YouTube really doesn't seem to like ASMR. Glad you're not letting it keep you down though, looking forward to hearing more new content. Keep it up, you're a rare talent
Yeah it's been crazy for other creators so I've heard :( As always, thank you so much Jake! ♥
I'm just glad I can support your audios in some way. Hazel your audios are always at the top of my lists when looking for something to relax to. I always get giddy seeing new stuff from you. We all appreciate you... also I'll welcome any reason to throw more money at you. I wasn't among those that was looking for NSFW content, but I'm excited to see what you do with it!
Lyedarrr you're always so kind. Seriously thank you so much for your sweet words and support!!