you and i share the same thing in that we are introverted lol. I have been around a long time, even had articles written about my self in regards to cg software that i have been involved with, and i still am pretty well unknown, its mostly because i dont push it hard to get known, so i totally get you there.
im a simple dragon (for reference i dont claim to actually be a dragon, just something ive said for years for no particular reason at all.) i just love doing what i do. i am beginning to start a company of my own as well as working in a joint one. so im thinking about building a community of people that are like minded and enjoy this sort of thing.
But yeah i personally didn’t mind you left a message. here is how it went for me. “Ohh i got a message -> ok thats weird -> ill check it out first before i report it -> ok that seems reasonable -> ok they provided some evidence -> sure no worries -> oh crap, i got to make some changes to that asset as its got updates, let me do that first -> then i did the submission”
some people will always complain it doesn’t matter for what reason. and the thing is, even if you did do it (not saying you did) to get assets…..like, your one guy the loss of $3 is literally the last thing on my mind after reading whats been going on in your life. so i feel like i can justify a “ maybe loosing $3 “ incase your claim in actually legit. which i feel like it is.
not every one is like me. i think that is my upbringing. Im not religious but i do believe in kama. and it does come around at some point, so if i do some good even at the risk of loosing something, i know personally i did it for the right reasons.
I do understand you getting a flag/warning, but i think in extreme circumstances you are doing what you can and that is why i think we are all doing what we can to help you with over 200 submissions. People over all are good. there are exceptions to the rule (especially on reddit…).
i cant speak for every one in that they should forfeit the profit. but i certainly would rather it be paid back and reinvested in your mothers care, either medical or repairs to the home. so once it starts selling ill periodically check and if there is a balance i will “purchase something off your page with it to reinvest. I have no idea how these work ive never made one on itch io.
People who help other people = better people on both sides.