Emergency post + Apology (regarding ATEEZ interview)
Added 2019-03-30 17:16:59 +0000 UTC
Hello Ducks and patrons.
First of all this is an emergency post regarding the recent ATEEZ interview uploaded for early access. Apparently one of our new patrons have decided to download the early access video and upload it on their channel. This person has been promoting his/her channel by replying to comments on our official premiere page. As a result, this person has gained, and we have lost, 300+ views and potential new patrons through this action. It is indeed a very stressful situation since the editing and confirmation of this video has taken an excessive amount of time than usual (if you are in the $20 tier group chat, you will know why). It is very painful to see our hard established content getting released to the public by a person who does not have common sense or respect just by the cost of $2. Thus we have decided to advance the Monday scheduled release of the video on Youtube to RIGHT NOW. There are gifs and clips(attached below are screenshots) of our video being circulated already on Twitter and more people are getting access to the video.
Thus we give apologies to anyone who might have joined our Patreon because of our ATEEZ early access video, or patrons who still haven't got the chance to watch the early access. We usually try to give early accesses at least a 12hr/24hr early access, but this time we're sorry it cannot be met. Please understand the frustration we are going through. We promise to deliver more quality content to you in the future. Thank you. David.
Comments
This is really disrespectful! I know how hard you worked on this and were excited about and it makes me really angry and sad that someone would break your trust like this! I hope you were able to identify the rotten apple and that you were able to block the channel. I want to thank you for all the hard work and the amazing content you're creating, I really appreciate your hard work! THANK YOU!
2019-03-31 12:28:56 +0000 UTCThis is horrible - how can someone be so disrespectful??? Dont worry about it, I think everyone totally understands!! (And we support you on Patreon for you, not the early access) Side note - the video was really great!!!
2019-03-31 00:43:43 +0000 UTCWhat an incredibly shitty thing to do. UGH. I'm so sorry you have to deal with that bullshit. Seriously don't even worry about the early access thing for interviews...we're just happy you can do them at all. And like other people have said, we don't support you for the perks, we support you because you're awesome. <3
2019-03-31 00:37:49 +0000 UTCAlso, I just watched the video this afternoon and it's REALLY FUCKING GOOD. ππ»β€οΈ
Amy Brown
2019-03-30 22:17:20 +0000 UTCI agree with Tricia, particularly with respect to early access -- I often don't get a chance to watch early access stuff until it's public anyway. So maybe it's worth a rethink of how you manage perks.
Amy Brown
2019-03-30 22:14:19 +0000 UTCI was so shocked when I read your post David! I would be ok if you didn't give patrons early access to DKNews and interviews. I've read other comments from other patrons saying the same thing. There are always a few rotten apples π. We support you!!! Hwaiting/keep going!!!
Jade F.
2019-03-30 20:25:09 +0000 UTCFor shame!!!! π This feels similar to the pirating yβall talked about a couple weeks ago in DK News. Itβs a prevalent culture, and some people will do anything to do what they want it seems. π
Rebekah
2019-03-30 19:22:04 +0000 UTCAnd honestly, I am a patron to support you. Whether I get "perks" or not doesn't really matter to me as long as you keep working towards your dream.
Tricia M
2019-03-30 19:16:49 +0000 UTCOmg. Terrible! This is such an American response but maybe pursue legal action? Might be good to know what your options are in case it happens again.
Tricia M
2019-03-30 19:14:53 +0000 UTCwow that really sucks, agreed with a previous comment- maybe don't include kpop interviews in the early access package from now on...
Monica Chen
2019-03-30 18:56:14 +0000 UTCI'm really sorry that happened!
Bethany Grimes
2019-03-30 18:42:46 +0000 UTCThatβs messed up. I looked them up and reported them. Maybe kpop interviews shouldnβt be included in early access from now on. This video took a long time for your guys because of company restrictions and some dickhead just stole it.
Tatyana M
2019-03-30 18:34:07 +0000 UTCI am sorry this happened to you. They steal JL Kdiamond translations and
2019-03-30 18:08:07 +0000 UTCthat's not okay they can't be doing this to your hard work, what can we do to help you guys.
Monica Silva
2019-03-30 17:46:56 +0000 UTCwow smh, im speechless....sorry guys
2019-03-30 17:45:33 +0000 UTCI'm so sorry this happened to you guys!! No need to apologize to us for this. Your response is totally reasonable. Thank you for all your hard work. The video is great and you deserve our support!
Aubrey
2019-03-30 17:43:46 +0000 UTCThat's shitty /: I'm sorry you had to accomodate the situation by releasing it early, but I'd been wanting to support you guys on patreon for awhile anyway so don't feel bad
Spree
2019-03-30 17:41:34 +0000 UTCIt is a shame that someone is appropriating your hard work. This only makes me want to support you two more.
Cathy
2019-03-30 17:34:44 +0000 UTCDamn whatβs the channel so we can report them and have the vid taken down?
Cori
2019-03-30 17:33:29 +0000 UTCNew Patreon here. I'm so sad that it happened to you guys. I totally get though why you have to do it and its ok. Will just wait for new contents from you guys.
2019-03-30 17:31:15 +0000 UTCThat is horrible! That interview was so much fun and you guys spent so long editing it. It's awful that someone would take advantage of the trust you place in your patreons
2019-03-30 17:30:49 +0000 UTCI will never understand people who steal others work. π’
Jade Montgomery
2019-03-30 17:29:23 +0000 UTCI am LIVID!!! So sorry about this....This person hopefully will feel the guilt that should be felt. Support and π
Murray Phillips
2019-03-30 17:27:08 +0000 UTCI am so sorry that this had to happen to you guys after youβve put in so much hard work.
ali8cia9
2019-03-30 17:26:38 +0000 UTCI am so sad that this happend to you after all your hard work and patience! π¦
Vanessa Isla Salazar
2019-03-30 17:24:15 +0000 UTC
