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Donut
11 months ago
I really don’t like being advertised to in my RSS feed. I’ve stopped reading webcomics because of it. There are far too many things trying to convince me to give them money already.
“I want your content for free, and don’t even want to be occasionally reminded that it isn’t free, other people are just supporting so that I can keep reading for free” isn’t a sentiment that’s going to generate a lot of sympathy from me. The people generous enough to support this site via Patreon are the reason why your RSS feed continues to be updated 3 days a week with free comic strips. Maybe you’re not interested in being one of those people, which is fine and understandable… but to complain/threaten because I mentioned that this option exists? Come on,… Read more »
As one of the freeloaders who read your RSS feed, I heartily endorse this message. I’m grateful to you, and your patreon subscribers for allowing me a little joy, and fully accept your right to tell me that I could get bonus content in exchange for currency.
I can see where @Donut is coming from. Pretty much everyone has ads on their websites, advertises their merch, shills for sponsors, asks for patreon support, or in the case of youtube asks for sub/like/share/comment.Resulting in us consumers being advertised to or asked to pay/donate dozens of times a day. It’s to the point where for youtube you now have an addon specifically for blocking such things. But you’re right. While we view/listen to/read/whatever this content for free the people behind it can’t survive on just us watching and moving on. As much as it sucks almost all essentials for… Read more »
I get it as well. But the bottom line is, twenty years ago a website could give content away for free and, if you had ads and a good amount of traffic, it all worked out. That was all you needed. But between algorithmic ad exchanges and ad bidding, and then ad blockers on top, the internet advertising has changed dramatically. And it’s been an absolute dumpster fire post-pandemic. You need more, shittier ads just to bring in a fraction of what we did a decade ago. So content creators have had to pivot. Despite the changing landscape, I try… Read more »
Just lending my vote as a fellow freeloader, this is totally acceptable, (Honestly its better than acceptable) and is the most likely method to convince me to support you via Patreon.
I’m sorry, I let my irritation and anonymity get to me. I can only imagine what its like having to use ADs and Patreon. It just feels more intrusive to have it in my RSS feed than seeing it on the page when I visit the site.
Well, thank you for understanding, Donut. I appreciate that you tried to see it from my perspective. Let me take a moment to offer additional context as well: At the beginning of the year, I ran a poll asking Patrons what they’d like to see more of from me, and one of the sentiments that I gleaned from that discussion was that a number of Patrons prefer coming to the website to read the comics (even though they can access them on Patreon). So finding a way to integrate these comics into the regular website archive was as much about… Read more »
I’d rather be shown an ad for a paid version of the very product I came here to see than all the regular ads to the side. You can just click past things dude.
No kidding. I’m literally here for these comics, I’m not going to get mad that Tim lets us know there’s content we’re missing out on (and reasonably so) that helps fund the fact that this site even exists for free two decades after I started reading it for free.
I don’t even recall ever seeing one of these updates before. It’s really not that big of a problem.
Okay I’m really not understanding why my comment got so many downvotes. I thought the reference was pretty spot on. It was the polite and humours way to tell the guy
i kind of get your view, especially as CAD is crawling with ads and links to patreon/his store. its a tad bit pushy. but still he running a business and we as consumers of product can not complain if we getting fee samples.
like going into costco and stocking up on the free cheese then complaining they want to sell us crackers.
for me its totally fine, it only sucks that this page is littered with adds already. even an addblocker makes frames look dumb with all the adds everywhere.
the who
11 months ago
I thought for a moment it was a wednesday and Tim is pay walling his content
I thought it was in replacement of a normal site strip, too. Much less worried if it’s an extra update. It’d be nice if they have their own archive separate from the free ones, tbf, but I don’t mind it as an additional update on reflection. (For what it’s worth, we’re all lucky to get the other strips for free in today’s dystopian environment. It’s still sad when something long-running leaves the access of those most screwed by said environment, however! And after the last strip I was scared it’d do so on what might be a massive cliff-hanger. Glad… Read more »
to everyone here complaining about the patreon thing. mayi remind you tim cant run a website like this for free?! and advertisements usually get adblocked by people who dont like their screens getting popups or have a hard time finding the comics. tim gives us 3 comics a week, across multiple storylines and events. he works VERY hard on this, and he needs money to keep the site going. all you people complaining about the patreon mention here on the free images GROW THE FREAK UP! he put it here in case new readers didnt know about the patreon, which… Read more »
evilleet
11 months ago
Thank you Tim for your hard work and the weekly updates.
Marcus
11 months ago
i like this format. do more of these. i can envision all the possible ways this could go.
I am guessing lucas’s character comes back with a bag of metal and ethan has not only cleared the forest, but built a futuristic base?
Nate Anderson
11 months ago
Just popping into say, @Tim This is the most tasteful version of this kind of advertising i’ve ever seen. You could be like Linus at LTT and be completely fucking shameless about it. But no, you took the time to actually make it look like it still belongs on your site (much like the ads for your comics down the right side, etc).
Though maybe you should be the shameless man that Linus is, and write an entire Comic series (Maybe bring back Chef) that is an in your face patreon add. 😉
I much prefer the on-the-nose advertising at LTT vs sneaky influencers who try to hide their ads and sponsorships.
dguy
10 months ago
While I’m too cheap for Patreon, I at least do my part by disabling “AdBlock” CAD. I sometimes even click into ads (though im not sure if that helps or not).
This comic does peak tempt me though.
Gonfrask
10 months ago
Must confess that first I was like “oh! But he really need to do this?” But then I remembered myself that is how Tim earn money, so is needed.
Sorry for the selfish lapsus
Xenneth
10 months ago
If anything, I think Tim should advertise more. The guy needs revenue, I only wish I could afford to support his Patreon myself.
Tim, you do you, don’t let the haters worry ya. Your work is fantastic, and it deserves to be financially supported.
Last edited 10 months ago by Xenneth
Nik
10 months ago
But…But…But.
What happened with Ethan’s thumb???
🙂
Michael L Livote
10 months ago
Whilst I cant contribute every month, I do try and buy some of your collections when I do have a few spare bucks, it’s what I do to keep on watching this awesome site grow. Don’t apologize for doing what needs to done to stay solvent, Tim, most of us get it.
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I really don’t like being advertised to in my RSS feed. I’ve stopped reading webcomics because of it. There are far too many things trying to convince me to give them money already.
“I want your content for free, and don’t even want to be occasionally reminded that it isn’t free, other people are just supporting so that I can keep reading for free” isn’t a sentiment that’s going to generate a lot of sympathy from me. The people generous enough to support this site via Patreon are the reason why your RSS feed continues to be updated 3 days a week with free comic strips. Maybe you’re not interested in being one of those people, which is fine and understandable… but to complain/threaten because I mentioned that this option exists? Come on,… Read more »
As one of the freeloaders who read your RSS feed, I heartily endorse this message. I’m grateful to you, and your patreon subscribers for allowing me a little joy, and fully accept your right to tell me that I could get bonus content in exchange for currency.
I actually check the RSS feed more often that the update box of Gmail or the Patreon app, so thanks a lot for setting this up, Sir
I can see where @Donut is coming from. Pretty much everyone has ads on their websites, advertises their merch, shills for sponsors, asks for patreon support, or in the case of youtube asks for sub/like/share/comment.Resulting in us consumers being advertised to or asked to pay/donate dozens of times a day. It’s to the point where for youtube you now have an addon specifically for blocking such things. But you’re right. While we view/listen to/read/whatever this content for free the people behind it can’t survive on just us watching and moving on. As much as it sucks almost all essentials for… Read more »
I get it as well. But the bottom line is, twenty years ago a website could give content away for free and, if you had ads and a good amount of traffic, it all worked out. That was all you needed. But between algorithmic ad exchanges and ad bidding, and then ad blockers on top, the internet advertising has changed dramatically. And it’s been an absolute dumpster fire post-pandemic. You need more, shittier ads just to bring in a fraction of what we did a decade ago. So content creators have had to pivot. Despite the changing landscape, I try… Read more »
This argument convinced me to subscribe. ♥️
Just lending my vote as a fellow freeloader, this is totally acceptable, (Honestly its better than acceptable) and is the most likely method to convince me to support you via Patreon.
I’m sorry, I let my irritation and anonymity get to me. I can only imagine what its like having to use ADs and Patreon. It just feels more intrusive to have it in my RSS feed than seeing it on the page when I visit the site.
Well, thank you for understanding, Donut. I appreciate that you tried to see it from my perspective. Let me take a moment to offer additional context as well: At the beginning of the year, I ran a poll asking Patrons what they’d like to see more of from me, and one of the sentiments that I gleaned from that discussion was that a number of Patrons prefer coming to the website to read the comics (even though they can access them on Patreon). So finding a way to integrate these comics into the regular website archive was as much about… Read more »
I’d rather be shown an ad for a paid version of the very product I came here to see than all the regular ads to the side. You can just click past things dude.
No kidding. I’m literally here for these comics, I’m not going to get mad that Tim lets us know there’s content we’re missing out on (and reasonably so) that helps fund the fact that this site even exists for free two decades after I started reading it for free.
I don’t even recall ever seeing one of these updates before. It’s really not that big of a problem.
HOW CAN SHE SLAP!?
Okay I’m really not understanding why my comment got so many downvotes. I thought the reference was pretty spot on. It was the polite and humours way to tell the guy
“why don’t you go and fuck off then”
I’m guessing cos it’s a horrible video you’re referencing. I hadn’t seen, I searched for it and now wish i hadn’t.
i kind of get your view, especially as CAD is crawling with ads and links to patreon/his store. its a tad bit pushy. but still he running a business and we as consumers of product can not complain if we getting fee samples.
like going into costco and stocking up on the free cheese then complaining they want to sell us crackers.
I’m with you man. Ye it sucks that people have to sell out for just making a living but it also sucks to be fed ads everywhere.
for me its totally fine, it only sucks that this page is littered with adds already. even an addblocker makes frames look dumb with all the adds everywhere.
I thought for a moment it was a wednesday and Tim is pay walling his content
I thought it was in replacement of a normal site strip, too. Much less worried if it’s an extra update. It’d be nice if they have their own archive separate from the free ones, tbf, but I don’t mind it as an additional update on reflection. (For what it’s worth, we’re all lucky to get the other strips for free in today’s dystopian environment. It’s still sad when something long-running leaves the access of those most screwed by said environment, however! And after the last strip I was scared it’d do so on what might be a massive cliff-hanger. Glad… Read more »
Exactly.. Maybe some text like Special Tuesday announcement would prevent few heart attacks 😀
Now it is Wednesday 🙂
to everyone here complaining about the patreon thing. mayi remind you tim cant run a website like this for free?! and advertisements usually get adblocked by people who dont like their screens getting popups or have a hard time finding the comics. tim gives us 3 comics a week, across multiple storylines and events. he works VERY hard on this, and he needs money to keep the site going. all you people complaining about the patreon mention here on the free images GROW THE FREAK UP! he put it here in case new readers didnt know about the patreon, which… Read more »
Thank you Tim for your hard work and the weekly updates.
i like this format. do more of these. i can envision all the possible ways this could go.
I am guessing lucas’s character comes back with a bag of metal and ethan has not only cleared the forest, but built a futuristic base?
Just popping into say, @Tim This is the most tasteful version of this kind of advertising i’ve ever seen. You could be like Linus at LTT and be completely fucking shameless about it. But no, you took the time to actually make it look like it still belongs on your site (much like the ads for your comics down the right side, etc).
Though maybe you should be the shameless man that Linus is, and write an entire Comic series (Maybe bring back Chef) that is an in your face patreon add. 😉
I’ve been saying for years to please bring back Chef Brian, yes please!
I much prefer the on-the-nose advertising at LTT vs sneaky influencers who try to hide their ads and sponsorships.
While I’m too cheap for Patreon, I at least do my part by disabling “AdBlock” CAD. I sometimes even click into ads (though im not sure if that helps or not).
This comic does peak tempt me though.
Must confess that first I was like “oh! But he really need to do this?” But then I remembered myself that is how Tim earn money, so is needed.
Sorry for the selfish lapsus
If anything, I think Tim should advertise more. The guy needs revenue, I only wish I could afford to support his Patreon myself.
Tim, you do you, don’t let the haters worry ya. Your work is fantastic, and it deserves to be financially supported.
But…But…But.
What happened with Ethan’s thumb???
🙂
Whilst I cant contribute every month, I do try and buy some of your collections when I do have a few spare bucks, it’s what I do to keep on watching this awesome site grow. Don’t apologize for doing what needs to done to stay solvent, Tim, most of us get it.