Absolutely agreed. If I ever end up making my own game I won't even bother with Patreon. Gonna stick to SubscribeStar and/or alternatives, artistic freedom shouldn't be restrained.
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Although Patreon has some policy rules when it comes to adult content, this will not hinder the overall VN in any major way. There is only so much Patreon can limit when it comes to U.S. creators since they can't impose unconstitutional restrictions to freedom of speech, art, design and expression as that is a given right by law. However, when it comes to countries outside the U.S. then that is something I am not familiar with, but again this is nothing major and will not affect the overall VN. Most countries have some form of freedom of speech and expression as well, so it should be fine. The East Block is still gonna be awesome, hot and entertaining! ;-)
As for Patreon, I'm a member and support many creators on Patreon, some of which I discovered here on F95Zone, and from what I heard from some creators is that SubscribeStar is not always 100 percent when it comes to paying it's creators on its website, which is something Patreon doesn't do. Patreon always honors its payment obligations to all members/users/creators, which is one of the main reasons I trust Patreon when giving my support to Devs / Creators and Artists. But to each their own.
Nevertheless, I agree with you, friend - Artistic freedom shouldn't be restrained or restricted by any third party anywhere.
On a final note, I believe
The East Block - Chapter 7 is going to be very hot and entertaining. So, here's another re-shared photo from the Fan Art Thread. ;-) - I hope you and all The East Block fans have a great Sunday and week ahead!
Cheers!
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Preparing Kathryn for a very naughty surprise... ;-)
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The East Block - VN - (Re-shared from the Fan Art Thread)
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