Just for the record...
I am just typing this out for the record - I have received a message that I perceived as a possible threat from a former person on this site I have now banned from my page. After talking with an attorney, I decided to post this notice formally for record retention and notice should things escalate. I am taking this seriously and have retained legal counsel on it...just in case. I am also documenting this message here and have forwarded all prior communication between us of any kind going back multiple months to my attorney. I have asked that person for a cease and desist informally in the hope to avoid further contact and/or more stringent legal action, but certainly I have to take certain things very formally and seriously if necessary.
I'm only trying to make a game that people can enjoy, and the irony is that I would be unhappy if I decided to stop working on this due to not wanting to deal with this kind of thing, but the Patrons would lose the game.
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I think everyone here knows that at least financially, this game is a loser for me (it does make income of course, but the opportunity cost of alternative time I could spend on interior design clients is very real) and I do it for the love of doing it, but honestly now...I feel like another big reason is that I feel responsible to try and take care of people that have supported me and the game. I feel responsible in a way...anyway, thanks all. Just a weird night.
I am still releasing a poll with ladies' fantasy stuff only maybe tomorrow (maybe Thursday now unfortunately), but I do hope to keep working on everything :)
For public readers, very briefly I am about 34k plus words in (definitely over 50%) and cranking away...
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Thank you to all! Also thank you about the specific nice comments about cancelling payment for a month, I am actually very proud I did that to be honest because I don't want to be unfair or unprofessional that way. If I don't work a good month, no pay for me :)
So sad read something like this especially to you, one of the most honest creators on patreon, the only one who refused to be payed the time you release the update with a month and half of delay, you always update your patrons.....if someone complain against you is because he is an haters or similar.....I saw many creators who does not respect their supporter but you do not, you are one of the ,most honest creators on patreon and it s pretty impressive the dedication and the continuity with updates and info about the game, please don t care about some stupid guy cause ,as you can read, a lot of others people love your work and your effort and I do too....I support you with pleasure and you are one of the creators who really deserved to be supported, really honest and transparent with us and the only time you were on delay with the game release you canceled the payment from the supported for a month, that explain totally the nice person you are, seriously honest....Just a pleasure support you and I wish you always the best for you and your great work....last thing, Merry Christmas;)
Well, I am sad to hear you have to deal with something like this, and I think taking such things seriously and initiating necessary legal steps immediately is probably the best reaction. I do hope the situation resolves quickly and thoroughly. In my opinion you are one of the most reliable and transparent authors on this site, so you having to deal with something like that is especially sad.
Sorry you have to deal with that you are the only dev I trust enough to give my money to cause I love the game you making so much wish I could give more
I am glad you are doing this game because you love doing it.
Thank you all! Despite how I feel, I am still keeping it all private even now to ensure he doesn't have to endure anything from anyone just so things can move on, etc.
It has been said but it will never be said enough: thank you for making this great game. We know you work hard, you deliver regularly, keep us informed and you care about your product and your patrons. We all lnow that one can't please everyone and it's sad that people still react like d*cks when things don't go their way. I hope you'll be all right, know that most of us truly appreciate you and happy holidays to you and your team
You are one of the most reliable developers I support. Thanks a lot for your effort and quality production. Sad to hear you have to handle a toxic weirdo. Sadly it's something which is probably hard to avoid online over a certain amount of time. Anyway you can be sure most of us trully appreciate what you are doing and wish you all the best.
Please don't hesitate to inform the police if the threat escalates. Stay safe