I’d say it’s similar to how youtube creators are burning out in part due to the way these things work.

Seeing the prices these 3d printing crowdfunding projects ask for stuff I really wonder how anyone could build a viable business out of that.

And as with Youtube … only the lucky few get to have any real success/profit. The vast majority will…[Read more]

I’m starting to think I follow (and support) too many!

@zoidpinhead what you’ve said makes sense. I obviously missed the discussion when it happened! It just feels like when I get an email from a creator I support or follow these days it’s either “I’m taking a break” or “I’m packing it in”.
I guess it’s a bit like the way Kickstarter got turned…[Read more]

I think that was part of a Weekender or XLBS. And if you think about it it makes sense for 3D STL producing artists. MMF is a “one stop shop” for them as Patreon is “another thing to take care of”.

I have not received any mails like you talk about @blinky465  but I don’t follow any 3D file producing patreons.

has anyone else noticed that a lot of Patreon creators seem to be shutting down?

@blinky465 Haven’t we talked about this sort of thing here before?  I think it is a natural part of the Patreon model.  To secure a regular income creatives commit to making loads of stuff every month.  Most of this output never gets printed and as subscribers dr…[Read more]

@pagan8th – maybe put in for a company electric scooter?
Could be fun!

On a different note – has anyone else noticed that a lot of Patreon creators seem to be shutting down? I thought it was mostly them moving over to MyMiniFactory (I’m guessing Patreon has upped their percentage take or something?) but either I’m subscribed to too many creators,…[Read more]

you’ll have to hop on one leg all the time?

Just had my occupational health phone call about my achilles tendinitus.

Phased return to work in a week and half and reduced walking.

That’s tricky considering my job is postman and I can’t drive.

Up to the managers to figure that one out.