More Updates on the Tapastic Support Program

[fanyart]

@michaelson So do we add a "support button" into the banner like this to let people know it's clickable?

...... I can't help it, it feels somewhat wrong... ಠ_ಠ

But thanks for at least adding that

[michaelson]

...... I can't help it, it feels somewhat wrong... ಠ_ಠ

Yeah, it feels dirty doesn't it? Haha, I think it'll take readers some time to adjust to it. The more creators who adopt this, the faster readers will be able to get accustomed to it. So it'll be a community effort - of course, we'll make an announcement about it to readers to let them know to explore more

[scythe]

I just added a Patreon link and logo to my banner. Doesn't feel wrong to me. As creators, we're offering up 'free' content. Yet while it's free to consume, it's nonetheless highly valuable. Readers shouldn't expect to have access to free content without being sold something at some point, and creators shouldn't feel ashamed to promote that they're accepting patronage.

[michaelson]

I just added a Patreon link and logo to my banner. Doesn't feel wrong to me. As creators, we're offering up 'free' content. Yet while it's free to consume, it's nonetheless highly valuable. Readers shouldn't expect to have access to free content without being sold something at some point, and creators shouldn't feel ashamed to promote that they're accepting patronage.

I was mainly referring to the fact that it wasn't clickable before so it's sort of strange that it's not clickable.

[scythe]

Yeah, I think they'll get used to this new feature real fast. I like that it gives agency to the creator. It's up to them to make it as prominent or subtle as they want, they can link it anywhere they want to, and they can write their own call to action as they please.

[Jrej]

It looks awesome actually. I'll have to consider doing something like this!

[fanyart]

@michaelson @scythe I just can't help but think that unless you have a phrase like "click here" in the banner, people won't realize it's clickable...
Also, I may be old school but to me a header on a website always leads to the home page so even if people find out it's clickable, they'll think it will lead them to a list of episodes, at least it's what I would think...
@scythe 's banner gives me the first impression that the series it's at is a special series dedicated to promoting on Patreon, and that the main series is somewhere else.
... well, these are my impressions and I am aware that I'm not used to social media too much ^^;;

[AlkseeyaKC]

Well poo I just got on the Support and hardly got to experience it. But thats OK I await to see what the new feature is.

[scythe]

That's a fair point, I just whipped my up quickly before work, but I'll probably go back to it now with some kind of call to action.

[michaelson]

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1FISpircjgreiS_tRbnBCRQfZYIcVsXWFg68CcttkJdk/viewform

We'll be hosting a livestream this Thursday (10/29) at 4:00 PM PDT. If you have any questions for us regarding the changes, please feel free to let us know by filling out the form above!

https://picarto.tv/Tapastic

[PotooGryphon]

Sooooooooon!

It's happening SOON! OAO

[ZatchZ]

Will we still have an ad revenue program?

[Mertonna]

Hello! New user here derp I'm basically a noob. Soooooo, HI.

[Mertonna]

Oop, gotta go! Bye Bye!

[carodoodles]

Will the written summary or something of the livestream be available afterward? I'm deaf and would like to know.

[WintreKitty]

@michaelson Hi, sorry I just caught the end of the stream and I have no idea what was covered, but I would just like a few questions answered, if you don't mind:

1. I was wondering how you plan on handling both novels and comics without any compromise for one or the other. Both of these are an industry all on their own, and I'm a bit concerned about the impact this may have on Tapastic, and whether one may become a burden to the other (ex. financially).

2. I was also wondering if there were any plans to help creators monetize their comics? I understand there is an outside source option, but what about other help from Tapastic itself? (ex. donations box, paywalls, etc.)

3. Related to #2, what is going to happen to the premium comics? They haven't really progressed anywhere lately...

4. With the introduction of novels, would this platform allow my reviews to finally be integrated into Tapastic? And when is this novel section going to start?

5. Finally, why do you show the same comics again on the front page spotlight? I understand it has something to do with Halloween, but there are so many comics here on Tapastic I find it difficult to follow that logic.

Thanks in advance for any/all of the answers you provide!

All the best,
WintreKitty

[PotooGryphon]

You can watch the livestream that just happened.

Go to https://picarto.tv/Tapastic

Click on the Videos button (next to the Channel Description and Commission Info button)

The video listed is the latest recorded livestream, the one that happened just a few moments ago.

[artbookam]

don't you think using patreon is a bit difficult for the creators and supporters?

[pedro_de_matos]

I'm really interested in the novel thing too.
Let's see what happens...

[Kecreed]

Not sure where to ask this question. Are there any plans to make the forums be accessible on the app? Currently I have to log in from the web browser app to access the forums on my phone. (unless its there and I have just been really bad at finding it)