Blog: ... I don't feel so good.
Added 2019-02-04 22:49:18 +0000 UTC
Hello everyone!
Today I have to talk to you about not a very pleasant topic. Some of our patrons decided that it would be a good idea to share links to early and premium access episodes in the comment section under videos published on YouTube. So I wanted to let those of you who do that know that they need to not bother anymore, because posted links will no longer be available under any of our YouTube videos.
Unfortunately this isn't the first time we have to deal with stolen content. This time we decided to take drastic action towards anyone who shares our unlisted or in any way locked content on any platform.
First off, any patron who engages in such actions will be blocked with no rights of refund no matter how early into the month their pledge start. They will also be blacklisted and reported to Patreon. We will additionally work with other YouTube channels that create content similar to ours and who deal with similar issues such as stolen content or copyright infringement. We will share contact information on any user who will be caught engaging in stealing and sharing our content with other YouTube channels so that our peers are not your next victims.
Lastly, since this has recently been affecting our Naruto series most of all, we are deleting all Naruto episodes that are still unlisted on YouTube and moving them to Vimeo. These episodes will be re-published when this process is over with strict security and password and will only be uploaded to YouTube on the day it is published on YouTube. We apologize to the 99% of obedient and respectful patrons that this might make your viewing experience a little less convenient and we thank you so much for your continuing patronage despite all this.
I would think this goes without saying, but since some people think publishing unlisted videos without our knowledge or approval is OK, I guess we have to say it.
You are disrespecting our patrons who support us to watch our videos and enjoy a bit of exclusivity through early and premium access.
You are disrespecting us as creators and owners of these videos.
You put livelihood of 8 full-time employees in this company at risk by devaluing our perk system.
All for what?
You are deeply confused individual if you think this is some chivalrous Robin-Hoodery. We are not a big pharma selling overpriced epi-pens. We are a small business dependent on donations. So zip it, whoever you are.
Rant done.
The Normies
Reported, those stealing bastards π
Jessi
2019-02-08 22:48:01 +0000 UTC
Welp. Side note, this doesn't look to be a side channel or anything sooo... <a href="https://youtu.be/2juqFgqvEs4" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/2juqFgqvEs4</a> and they have a bunch of your older reactions on their channel. They don't seem to be uploading lately but they still get views.
Evadnius
2019-02-06 22:49:33 +0000 UTC
So does that mean that FMAB bloopers arenβt coming up today?
2019-02-06 21:50:17 +0000 UTC
We watch Naruto on HULU. We pay for our HULU subscription. HBU?
The Normies
2019-02-06 17:17:49 +0000 UTC
I bet you they didn't pay to watch Naruto on their own either.
Barky McFluffybutt
2019-02-06 13:48:45 +0000 UTC
Aww this makes me so sad π I'm sorry this is happening to you guys π
Tooslandia
2019-02-06 11:18:14 +0000 UTC
If you steal content, they will deport you to the UK where you can kick it with 21.
Jacob Rossitter
2019-02-06 05:26:09 +0000 UTC
If youre trying to suggest that the normies host their own video content complete with api security, that's a little easier said than done. Only a modern saint would do such work for free.
HybridThizzle
2019-02-05 21:53:01 +0000 UTC
Y'all, this being the Internet, any code-meisters among Patreon might wanna pony up for some pro bono web and/or API development for the Normies or something. I've seen quite a few sensible suggestions in this comment thread. One of the most poignant was that as The Normies are only poised to grow, some front-end work now may save them a lot of headaches in the coming months.
Alvin Cura
2019-02-05 21:40:47 +0000 UTC
God.. people can be such assholes. Fully understand whatever decisions you are making to get this out of your way.
Danny Jasper
2019-02-05 18:30:48 +0000 UTC
I actually tweeted the Normie's twitter about a channel that's been straight up reuploading Normie's reactions and disabling their comments. It's so dumb.
Justin Neason
2019-02-05 16:30:19 +0000 UTC
I can hear Nikki yelling at her face being used for thumbnails.
Eric M
2019-02-05 15:29:04 +0000 UTC
Man, when I saw Nikki's face, I thought it had something to do with her and that she wouldn't be doing the lost reactions anymore. Glad that's not the case. Y'all do what y'all gotta do. Keep up the great work.
Sou saetern
2019-02-05 08:25:36 +0000 UTC
It is mentioned as a no go under User Conduct "Reward Sharing - Donβt support a creator and then share their patron-only content without permission from the creator."
Tikwah
2019-02-05 07:27:46 +0000 UTC
You know, I'm pledged to them and have been watching videos through their site for a long time and never realized that's why the do it lol. That makes so much more sense and is genius.
CK12341
2019-02-05 05:12:57 +0000 UTC
of course
CK12341
2019-02-05 05:06:54 +0000 UTC
This post actually made me wonder two things:
1) why does Patreon still not have its own internal media player? Not only would it make it considerably harder to steal content but would also make the website more exclusive, which is the whole point.
2) is there any rule against account sharing? Because I can't find it anywhere, and I can imagine a lot of people could abuse it and just share account information with their friends and have two or more people watch the content that was only paid for by one person.
Andrew
2019-02-05 04:10:34 +0000 UTC
lmfao good try.
Chris V
2019-02-05 02:48:37 +0000 UTC
Actually, please don't do that. I really dislike the idea of a third application viewing all of my shit. Thank you very much.
Chris V
2019-02-05 02:45:54 +0000 UTC
Didn't this shit happen with Semblance of Sanity too?
Chris V
2019-02-05 02:40:26 +0000 UTC
Wow I was just thinking about becoming a Patron for Naruto. So will patrons still be able to see early episodes and will just have to go to Vimeo to see the early episodes from now on? Just trying to get some clarity.
wwalker21
2019-02-05 02:31:11 +0000 UTC
Damn Naruto fans, always ruining things for us Naruto fans!
Ralph
2019-02-05 02:30:36 +0000 UTC
Better go blind wave route as your channel is growing faster privacy will be a big pain in the ass.You should create a website and lock the videos with patreon signin like blind wave.
Naveen Ved
2019-02-05 02:29:48 +0000 UTC
Wow these people existence must be sad if the only semblance of attention they can get is by stealing this kind of content...
Do what you got to do guys
Radical Orion
2019-02-05 02:19:35 +0000 UTC
Wait so like... WE can still see it as patrons though right?
Michael Diaz
2019-02-05 02:18:13 +0000 UTC
THE FCKING NERVE? Some people are just crazy.. or just kids who know nothing about this. Ghad. They're ruining everything. The convenience and all. When everything's perfect, there's always that dumb sht who ruins it. I can't believe this is happening. This ruins the experience for me. Anyway, I hope it gets fixed sooner. More power to you guys.
Rhai
2019-02-05 02:08:07 +0000 UTC
F*ck you whoever you are
Fadilla Achmad
2019-02-05 01:59:19 +0000 UTC
Please don't take my name in vain!
Robyn DW
2019-02-05 01:54:38 +0000 UTC
It's so disappointing that people are doing this and that it will change the way we have to watch some videos, but it's completely understandable. Anyone who cheats you guys like this should be ashamed of themselves, and if it's what you have to do to keep going then it's what must be done. I know I'll still keep paying to get early access, regardless of the format or platform!
R. Lewis
2019-02-05 01:48:07 +0000 UTC
I was afraid this would happen.
MarkyO
2019-02-05 01:20:31 +0000 UTC
Tsukiyomi, where every second is a year watching M Night Shyamalan's The Last Airbender.
Adam Vialpando
2019-02-05 00:52:59 +0000 UTC
YEA!!!! Screw those guys!
NWar086
2019-02-05 00:27:25 +0000 UTC
If you want to see it early, just pay it's as simple as that lol
Runner Up
2019-02-05 00:14:51 +0000 UTC
You tell 'em, Normies!
Tom Evans
2019-02-05 00:06:31 +0000 UTC
Some people I swear....
Sorry this happened to you guys, hope they get caught and blocked asap.
Rushdhan Ibrahim
2019-02-05 00:06:01 +0000 UTC
Shame on them
Fighting Wombat
2019-02-05 00:05:27 +0000 UTC
To show them a lesson you should stop reacting to Naruto all together!
Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen #1
2019-02-05 00:01:19 +0000 UTC
Its ok guys. Just keep on doing the fine jovem you guys do. And sorry If the narutards era the worst.. we have good people here too hahaha
Gabriel Moreira
2019-02-05 00:01:16 +0000 UTC
That really sucks.. sorry this happened
Sagal X
2019-02-05 00:01:11 +0000 UTC
Not surprised
Siegmeyer
2019-02-05 00:00:15 +0000 UTC
But will we see AOT S3 part 2 trailer react though?! Lol ive asked too many times im done swear
MojoJojoGojo
2019-02-04 23:52:25 +0000 UTC
Of course itβs the Narutards
AK Jay
2019-02-04 23:51:54 +0000 UTC
Trial by combat now!!
Renato Valencia
2019-02-04 23:50:35 +0000 UTC
The fitting punsihment for those who do this is being subjected to Izanami. That'll teach them.
olof
2019-02-04 23:49:42 +0000 UTC
Definitely go the blindwave route and create a website where you can link your patreon so that only the ones with patreon access accounts can watch
2019-02-04 23:47:05 +0000 UTC
I was going to go on a rant but f it. Bunch of entitled kids thinking they can act how they want. Glad they're gone. Now if we can only get rid of the complainers lol
Ruben Lopez
2019-02-04 23:46:18 +0000 UTC
This happened to Chainsaw Reacts. They would just repost his entire reaction videos and pretend to react to them.
Jarrod Wild
2019-02-04 23:30:59 +0000 UTC
Im so sorry this has happened guys! I hope their mum catches wind of their actions and gives them 40 lashes, and then forces them to get a full body Brazilian wax job! Okay that's a little brutal, but I fully support the measures you guys are taking! <3 JumJum JPiggly
JumJumHigglyPiggly
2019-02-04 23:18:48 +0000 UTC
I've seen links on a couple of Blind Wave videos as well. I bet it's only a matter of time before they crack down on it too
SpeedyCat19
2019-02-04 23:17:08 +0000 UTC
Yeah I get what cha meant I seen a few channel appearing on my YouTube feed with different name but it's you guys video, dem must be really suck for this to happen.
2019-02-04 23:16:56 +0000 UTC
Sucks to see this happen D:
2019-02-04 23:15:21 +0000 UTC
I am not aware that we copy paste videos that someone else created.
The Normies
2019-02-04 23:13:48 +0000 UTC
absolutely. you can always send us a message here or via any other SM we use. :)
The Normies
2019-02-04 23:13:10 +0000 UTC
Get roasteddddd boi π₯π₯π₯π₯ππΌππΌππΌ
Kya Wither
2019-02-04 23:12:55 +0000 UTC
COOK THEIR ASSESSSSS
Kya Wither
2019-02-04 23:12:40 +0000 UTC
`Is there a way to report this if we come across it, i have seen some channels rip off your vids
Gabe A
2019-02-04 23:12:16 +0000 UTC
Amen to that normies. This shit is fucked up dude.
Kamina 1
2019-02-04 23:11:40 +0000 UTC
interesting , I love you guys but the Irony in this is too much. You're afraid of someone stealing your content that you already steal from shows. LOL
Shockspring
2019-02-04 23:07:38 +0000 UTC
Where there's a demand, there's a black market. Was wondering when this would come up.
Coco XLarge
2019-02-04 23:06:26 +0000 UTC
CAN I GET AN AMEN BROTHER πππ
Shady Mozy
2019-02-04 23:05:24 +0000 UTC
100% support this decision
Jonathan baez
2019-02-04 23:05:10 +0000 UTC
That's as illegal as a me not entering my house through the door but the backdoor, it's odd but it's my right to do. In less words: no, that's not bad I would say.
2019-02-04 23:02:42 +0000 UTC
It sucks that people actually do this and make life harder for everyone else. You guys did the right thing. You canβt allow something like that to continue.
Dr. Longclaw
2019-02-04 23:02:31 +0000 UTC
Wasn't me! But I do have to admit something: I do sometimes send the link from my computer (where I usually sit) to my secondary e-mail address which is the phone in my car, so I can listen to reactions while I commute. I do trust that that is not a violation of any sort? I would not wish to be subject to disciplinary actions for it.
Alvin Cura
2019-02-04 22:59:51 +0000 UTC
The inconvenience now will pave the way for convenience and less stress in the future. So, I think it's actually good. For people who don't know: unlisted videos have no ads; so if all non-patreons/YT-onlies people watch it unlisted because of link-sharing, they won't get ad revenue. The Robin-Hoodery isn't that much of a "good samaritan" thing because they'd only jump ahead a couple episodes and then what? They'd still have to wait 1 week like before.
2019-02-04 22:58:48 +0000 UTC
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@eric.na.goo.yen
2019-02-04 22:58:14 +0000 UTC
I'm sorry this happens π
Reign82
2019-02-04 22:57:06 +0000 UTC
you gotta do what you gotta do to protect your content and business, so going through drastic measures to make sure your content is protected is alright to me! hope this never happens again and thank you @normies for providing great content to us, patrons!
spoiled milk
2019-02-04 22:56:24 +0000 UTC
Dang...... :/ Do what you gotta do guys. You have to protect yourselves.
Tmatts
2019-02-04 22:54:30 +0000 UTC
I knew nothing good would come from watching Naruto DX
Junaius Stewart
2019-02-04 22:53:18 +0000 UTC
Damn that sucks that people would actually do that.. :/
Zach
2019-02-04 22:51:02 +0000 UTC