His point seemed very simple to me: can the script stand on its own?
If yes: its allowed
If not: its not allowed
A 1 min of action sample of a video that is ment to be 20mins of action will not show anything at all, so on that end, even if its action packed and highly accurate, just wont cut it.
5mins for a 50min video can mean those 5 minutes do at least something, and can stand on its own as the cut might happen at the same time as the video transitions. This is fine even if not complete.
Anime videos of 1 min are allowed, because most of the time the content on r34 is simply just 1min long, there is nothing a scriper can add. But for full videos, its just not enough.
Its always relative to the content here, whatever is provided can decide whether shorter videos than normaly are acceptable. If a video on PH is just 2mins, thats at most a 2min video. No need to set a 3min requirement then even if on PH its part of a longer video that was cut up into 4 sections.
Manualy cutting the video for just such preview means you at least need to find a length and cutting moment that makes the script feel complete.
I guess that’s the job for a no-free-links tag
(OP still has the option to choose if they don’t want links in the thread or just don’t have it yet afaik)
This policy change is detrimental to creators and the community as a whole. Building a following on Patreon is already challenging, and for many of us, offering free scripts serves as a way to introduce our work to potential supporters. By making it harder for creators to offer free content in exchange for optional support, Eroscripts is removing a critical tool for engaging with our audience and encouraging growth.
The argument that users are inconvenienced by clicking 2-3 times to join a free membership is a weak justification for a policy that ultimately undermines creators’ ability to connect with their audience. This change forces us into a corner, leaving us with fewer options: either move all content behind a paywall or reduce the amount of content we produce altogether.
Both outcomes harm the community. Fewer free resources mean less accessibility for new users, while reduced content hurts the platform’s overall value. If this is the direction Eroscripts wants to take, it risks alienating creators and supporters alike, leading to a worse experience for everyone involved.
I see where you’re coming from but also disagree at the same time, I believe that despite being unable to “wall” our scripts behind patreon links, the freedom to actually advertise our paid content within the free section makes it, at worst, less effortless to advertise it.
Visibly showing people within a post what they’re missing in your paid content is both, more “transparent” (as it doesn’t force a user’s hand to make an account / subscribe to your patreon/ give away their e-mail address) and more effective because it makes it much more tangible to them, especially considering that at least in my experience, most paying users tend to subscribe to patreons because of a single script they want access to, and then there’s a chance they stay due to other reasons.
I might just be biased to my own ways though haha, I just think that any market on earth has always been defined and refined by the progression of what “easy access” meant to the consumer, if people just need to click and get what they want, they will do so more often and consistently, which in turn gives you more chances to both show your skill and quality to them while also continually showing your growing port folio by, for example, linking either your related or newest paid topics where the free users can see.
again, it’s more than likely i’m just biased to my own ways.
Let’s be honest here. If I’m here for a free script, requiring me to join for a free membership on your patreon isn’t 2-3 clicks. It’s:
Get on Patreon
Join for free
Find again your post
Download the script
THEN, go to the patreon settings
THEN, go to membership
THEN, cancel that membership I was never interested with
THEN fucking skip on that membership cancellation survey I’m not even interested in filling up because I was never interested in the membership in the first place
and then I’m finally done.
That’s why I don’t bother. I have subscribed to patreons here, and am still currently subscribed to one in fact. But I am not interested in being spammed every time you release a paying script if I was not interested in paying for your scripts in the first place. If you want me to sub, I’ll unsub as fast as I can.
So I’m not even bothering anymore. I close the tab, grumble, and move to the next.
The process for accessing free scripts through Patreon is straightforward:
Click the Patreon link.
Sign up with Google.
Join the free membership.
Download the free script.
At most, it’s four clicks, and canceling a free membership isn’t even part of the equation. If someone isn’t willing to take those minimal steps, that’s their choice, but it shouldn’t force creators to overhaul their system and jeopardize their ability to build an audience.
For instance, I’ve developed relationships with over 600 free members through this system. Many of them appreciate exclusive perks, such as 50% off paid memberships or special content not shared on other platforms. These connections are invaluable, allowing me to foster engagement and grow my support base.
If someone chooses not to support or download free content, that’s fine—but why should everyone else, who finds value in this system, be penalized? The current setup works for both creators and supporters, allowing us to share our work for free while still offering pathways for deeper engagement. Forcing a change only hurts the community by discouraging creators from sharing free content and limiting opportunities for collaboration and growth.
I’ll try to keep this short as I don’t want to post a wall of text.
I support the banishment of patreon membership requirements to access free content. The only people bitching about the rule change are the ones who are hiding their scripts behind said requirements. And honestly, if that makes you not want to post your scripts here, well, bye Felicia. The forum will continue to thrive without you.
Case n point, you’re only here complaining because Falafel called you out and moved your script.
The rules are same for everyone, so there are two choices
Everyone will post their free scripts for free. I would prefer even “as an attached file” requirement (maybe “visible only to OP and admins”, just to make sure it doesn’t get lost in time) but what we have is fine too (wait is there even someone who doesn’t attach funscripts?)
Everyone will post their “free” scripts locked behind Patreons, Fantias and the rest of websites that require logging in, take three minutes to get the script, send your data to 700 parties because cookie banners are required only in EU, and don’t even work for me without a vpn
Fuck option two
Only one option remains
You are absolutely free to post your Patreon on the post while ALSO not requiring clicking it to access the script.
Every time you went to a store and wanted to try a free sample, would you also want to take 2 seconds to download that brand’s app? It doesn’t take any time and you can always delete the app later, but that gets old after a few samples.
Just link your Patreon and let people CHOOSE if they want to investigate the rest of your stuff, you can even mention that the Patreon membership is free if they want updates or want to join the community.
Thank you, @bringiton23, for helping me clarify my approach moving forward. I’ve decided that 100% of my scripts will now be behind a paywall to ensure that those who don’t value the effort behind these creations won’t have access to them.
To those who would have appreciated a free script now and then, I apologize. Unfortunately, this approach feels like the best way to avoid dealing with complaints from people who criticize free content despite the time, effort, and expertise it takes to create.
This shift allows me to focus on providing value to those who genuinely support creators, and I believe it will foster a more appreciative and constructive community.
And to any other creators that share my opinion on Patreon links, I invite you to do the same.
I have the same reaction whenever someone posts a link to some site on social media, and the first thing I’m greeted with is “register to access this”. A decade ago, I had evolved a cope strategy involving dedicated spam mailboxes that had nothing but that kind of trash. Today, I have a better cope strategy. I close the tab, reply “locked behind account” to whomever sent the link, and move on.
The whole phenomenon is called “enshitification”. Making the experience worse and worse, until you pay for the annoyance to go away.
I’m probably a bit off topic but the content that I would gladely separate from the rest, it’s the cartoon / animation, there’s probably a lot of people like me who just ignore this content, and there is a lot !
