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Some big changes, please read!

Some big changes are coming and I wanted to give you all as much notice as I could. Convention season is in full swing which means I really need to buckle down on costumes, content, videos, photo shoots, etc. Because of that, I will no longer be doing love notes.

I really enjoy doing them but they take SO long to write. I do my best to make them all unique and with that comes days and days of writing. Usually about 7-10 days of writing. I need those days back so I can focus on costumes, fitness, and modelling: all things I started this patreon for. 

I also just want to give you all an example of my typical month so you understand why I need to do this. 

From the 1st-10th I am getting prints printed, labeled, personalized, signed, and mailed. 

After that I usually take 2 days off. 

Around the 12th I start writing the next months notes (many of which are done for no reason because people drop out before the end of the month and the letters just go in the garbage). I have to do them the month prior because if i did them starting the 1st, the prints would never get mailed on time. The notes take about 10 days as well which puts me at the 22nd. 

If I have a con (which is pretty much monthly) that’s another 5 days which would theoretically put me at the 27th. 

What this means is I have 3 days a month to work on costumes/do shoots/make videos. Which is why that isn’t happening as much as it should. 

On top of that I’m scheduling skypes, working on snap chat, answering messages, posting content, trying to get to the gym, see family and friends, and have a somewhat normal life.  

I know, I know, wow poor me, I have to travel and sign prints of myself. Trust me, no one thinks this is more ridiculous than me. I wake up thankful everyday that I get to do this. I am beyond lucky and beyond blessed, and it’s all because of you.  

I recognize that this could hold some pretty hefty financial consequences but it not about the money, it’s about creating! Again, like I said, I wanted to put this out there now so that if this is a make or break, you can remove your pledge. If you’ve been following me for a while you probably saw this coming. It’s been a source of anxiety for almost the past year. 

I need this, and I’m sorry if that’s the breaking point for you. That said, I understand. The letters were a lot of fun. I love you all regardless. 

Some big changes, please read!

Comments

I'll echo what everyone is saying... Do what you need to do. Hey, I just got exhausted reading everything you've currently been doing! It's a wonder you haven't burned yourself out yet!!! Just take care of yourself, and try to achieve a sense of balance in your life. All of us want you to continue having fun with all of this, and that won't happen if this starts to become a grind. Do I like the love notes? Hell yeah, but I'd rather see those disappear so that you can continue doing what you love best. I love the photos and would much rather see those continue and for you to be having a good time with them!

Philip Benjamin Ragunton

The letters are fun, but not a deal breaker. You put more into your Patreon than anyone I've seen so I'm amazed you've been able to keep doing everything for so long. Everyone gets overwhelmed sometimes and needs to reaccess. A burned out Michael is no fun for anyone, least of all you! 👍😊

Matt Gibson

You’ve got to do what you got to do even thou am going to miss them letters to be honest it your costumes I want to see how the get for A to B to C and so on you still have my support never forget that all the hugs

NCC1404D

As lovely as the notes are, and I do love them, you are pinched for time and I think anyone who like the content you put out and would like it to continue will forgive this laps in personal notes. YOu do what you’ve got to do. We’re here for the ride.

David Steriti

The notes have always been just a fun icing topping on already great content. I will cherish the ones I have but won't be sad if there are no new ones, especially if it makes your life easier. You do you boo!

Scott ala Future

Very impressed that you managed to keep up that lifestyle for so long! Totally understand having to make these changes.

Franky

I want to see you happy and if the Love notes have to go, then they go. Keep up the amazing work!

Jose Diaz

Definitely saw this coming, changes nothing for me and shouldn't for anyone supporting you!

Ben Haysom

Dude, it’s YOUR patreon... you need to let it develop and work toward how you want it to be. Don’t be scared to make changes, sure sometime it might have a financial kick back - but if you’re not creating as much because of it - it defeats it’s purpose. We’re all here because we enjoy seeing what you create (yeh, and taking your top off... whatever...) so you need to commit your time as you feel makes sense. You go diz. Love and gratitude!

Dean Garland

You doing good work it’s okay you gotta keep everything in balance :)

David Waller

Omg plz get rid of the agita your lower stress levels mean more to us even though we loved them not worth your stress big ol trucker bear hugs

Aaron JWB Smith

Love notes were nice, but not the reason for supporting you!

Bridget Quinlivan

Hey. you can't have anxiety, big guy. Let them go! Be happy xxx

Russell Davies

You're a good human and you can only stretch yourself so far.... You are good enough to share so much of yourself with us. So I am not disappointed about your decision. In fact I wholeheartedly support it. I continue to gaze longingly from afar... Your loyal Scottish fan

Gavin Lowe

No worries at all. We want you to enjoy life as well and not be stressed. We love a happy and smiling Hamm.

Robert ahlman

Oh no! I won't get handwritten notes of your love for me?!! I guess I will have to settle for hearing it in person during my Skype time.

Chuck

would rather see you here and happy than have to give it up. do what you gotta do man. you have a right to enjoy life as much as the next guy :)

ken knight

I love the notes but I love your custome more

Danni Ascension

Michael! I totally understand what you’re saying and as you said this was a high part of the big issues last year, I love those love letter but I love and enjoy more the prints, the posts, the chats. I’ll be here supporting you =) hugs mister! and I’m proud of what you’re doing

Renato Zebadua

I totally understand! You have to take care of you. And I’d much rather have more content than letters!

Cyrus Solhkhah

#alwaysteamhamm

Justin Maichuk

Yeah I will miss the notes but I understand that you are getting more popular every day.

David

Although the notes always gave me a smile for how thoughtful you were, what brings the most joy is your happiness and to see you doing amazing things! I started supporting you because I saw someone doing what I've always dreamed I could do and in the time I've come to know you as a person, you've inspired me to finally give said dreams a shot. Money can always be made one way or another, but time and life experiences are a precious resource. Do what you gotta do, I'll still be supporting and rooting you on no matter what!

James C

I'll miss those notes but I'd much rather get more content!

Lukasz Wojnowski

It’s fine with me. Maybe every once in a while you can do one as a surprise in the mail, if you have time.

Timothy Kreuter

Speaking as someone who gets the love notes, they are the least important thing to me. I appreciate the effort you put in, but I much prefer the prints themselves and the posts you do here. That's what brought me here and that's what keeps me coming. And hearing about all your adorkable adventures. Fear not, from me at least.

David Pasteelnick

Still have my support! And more time for new costumes and more shoots? Sounds like a win for everyone!

ShaunTheShooter

Oh Michael it’s fine sexy, we love and support you. The notes were fun and warm and enjoyable. We support because we love, a few pics a month are worth the same as they still come from you with notes or not. Look forward to more from you 😘

AJ Mattia

Very understandable! You gotta live your life! I’ll still be here for as long as I can! Much love. 😘

JustinLA


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