i know i basically already made this post but i am actually going thru the motions of setting things up right now so i need more specific guidance! i have never been in a patreon discord server before so i don't know how they are typically set up. here are the channels i currently have, none of which are set in stone:
- introductions
- rules/FAQ
- general
- mondayposting (for me to post WIPs, updates etc)
- art you made (for other people to post their work)
- VIG (for $25 patrons)
then i've got two voice channels, one for streaming and one for just hanging out. does this resemble anything you're familiar with..? is this appropriate? let me know what you think i should add or subtract from this, what kind of rules you think i ought to implement, etc. i am going into this totally blind.
i've heard there is a way to directly tie patreon tiers to discord roles so i'm gonna look into that, but i'm not sure how they ought to function-- like what kind of privileges they should come with. i figure the top tier patrons should have their own little zone, especially because my VIG patrons often combine their monthly drawing prompts. but i'd like to honor my $15 patrons as well, who as it stands don't get much in the way of benefits apart from a discount on adoptables, and i'd really like to change that. i am also conscious of making people feel left out tho and i want to foster an environment that is comfy, so i want my decisions to be informed by that as well.
i could really use the input of people who understand this better than i do! i'll be responding to replies here and reading everything you all have to say. i would like to do this properly!
as a side note, many of u may know i am on a bit of a social media hiatus rn due to mental health reasons and catastrophic life events, so i would like to move more of my internet presence to these private spaces instead of offering my whole self to the public constantly. it is exhausting to be in the public eye, even as a D-list furry artist, and i really cherish the company of the people who really support me, so even though i am posting a bit less, this feels important. things may be a little slow as i cobble my life together again but i want to do something cool for the people who have helped me stay afloat this past year. thank you all so much, i hope i can do right by this idea