manyeyedhydra
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Patron Credit Roll: Opt in/Opt out?
🕑 Added 2018-09-20 14:39:43 +0000 UTC Okay, this is the second, patron-only, post I alluded to in the weekly update post.I'm not far from release. This will be the first thing I've put out since starting up the Patreon. I'm still fairly new at this, but I know creators usually to add a list of patrons to their work's credits as a thank you. I would like to do the same.
However...
My work is of an adult nature. It's also of a weird sexual nature. Because of this I'm acutely conscious of the need to protect people's IRL identities (mine, yours) at all times. This means I don't want to accidentally cause someone grief or embarrassment by associating their online handle with work featuring hardcore succubus smut! :)
Options here are:
- No credit list. Just a generic "Thank you to my patrons."
- Opt-in. I only put names on the credit roll that give me permission to put their name on the credit roll.
- Opt-out. I put out a post giving everyone the option to opt-out in the comments and then list everyone else in the credits.
I was originally leaning towards Opt-out, as it felt like the easiest option, but I thought I'd throw this up first to make sure I wasn't making any bad assumptions.
Anyway, it's possible I'm being too cautious. Let me know below, so I can gauge which option won't send the majority of my patrons screaming for the hills. :)
-manyeyedhydra
Comments
Random Guy
Savest option is properly generic, though as I use this handle only on this site I do not mind either Opt-In nor Opt-Out.
MilkPrey
Opt-In or generic only please.
EvergreenNorth
Generic is fine by me.
Opt in, for sure
Tiber Septim
Definately an opit in. I would be far more concerned about my anonimity than any aknowledgement :-)
ninonu34
I would say opt-in or generic.
opt-in
JustinAZ
With opt out you run the risk of someone getting their name published because of a spam filter on their email or they’re just not paying attention that week. Optin or generic thank you is my vote.
lee@duva
I want to Opt in:)
DarkEvilLord
I vote for Opt-in.
Smith lfarrel
The generic thank you sounds like the best way to go imo :)
I vote for just the generic thank you all without listing any names
Tsarius
I like the opt-in option, but anything works for me because I didn't use my name for patreon. As a bonus if there is a credit, if someone I know calls me out on liking your stuff, I can ask them how they know and watch them squirm.
No credits or opt-in would suit me best
Atlantis27
opt out perharps?
Jimmy the Cannon
I'd lean towards no credits, or opt-in.
I didn't even think about this. I appreciate your concern, and I am inclined to agree with you on Opt-out.
I think a generic thank you covers all of your bases. Keeps the donors anonymous, but still shows you acknowledge and appreciate their support
