I got offered a very substantial offer to make momo into a crypto coin 😭 not gonna lie it can be a pretty life changing sum but man I don’t like that scene at all and goes against my artistic and ethical views completely so I won’t feel good giving in to it. - ThreadSky

heyheymomo.bsky.social • 247 days ago

I got offered a very substantial offer to make momo into a crypto coin 😭 not gonna lie it can be a pretty life changing sum but man I don’t like that scene at all and goes against my artistic and ethical views completely so I won’t feel good giving in to it.

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allisonpregler.bsky.social•247 days ago

Thank you for keeping your integrity and protecting yourself and your audience. That decision must've been incredibly hard for you, and I hope you see so much success. Really glad I follow you

rackletang.bsky.social•247 days ago

I would totally understand why the money would be tempting, but I'm also pretty sure your fans lean away from that stuff and you might lose some. I get that it's hard though! That's why it keeps going, throwing money at artists is practically satanic.

heyheymomo.bsky.social•247 days ago

Yeah it would completely alienate my entire audience, and I can’t blame them for that, I would do the same. It’s a no for me but man.. it’s not easy indeed

rackletang.bsky.social•247 days ago

I really feel that. I'm sorry you're in this position. It sucks! ❤️

douglaslambert.com•247 days ago

I think that if it is life changing and it allows you to keep producing your art, don't feel bad about it and go for it. Artists don't have to suffer to produce good art and you surely deserves the fruits of your labor. Just be sure to check the fine lines of any contract and have the money upfront.

douglaslambert.com•247 days ago

And congratulations (if you go for it). And congratulations (if you don't go for it). You deserve it both ways.

zacbentz.com•247 days ago

I would find it very hard to trust any contract from someone like that without several lawyers looking at it first. Too many horror stories of artists losing everything to them. I only admire you more for resisting, Momo! ✊

babski.bsky.social•247 days ago

Where can I buy Momo stuff to say thank you for not doing that

heyheymomo.bsky.social•247 days ago

Honestly no need, but I sell stuff on my site https://heyheymomo.com and also do little commissions/donos on my ko-fi http://ko-fi.com/heyheymomo

🙏

arkholt.com•247 days ago

Those offers can be tempting until you realize the people offering it are most likely lying and you will never see any of that money

superteadrinker.bsky.social•247 days ago

I once had to make a decision to turn down a huge 'donation' in a work context and nearly 10 years later I have never regretted that decision.

dumb.baby•247 days ago

knowing the crypto space it's probably a scam anyway 🥲

diddli.us•247 days ago

If it's enough money to retire on then I would do it but otherwise they're low balling you. 10 million or bust!

heyheymomo.bsky.social•247 days ago

Oh no it’s nowhere near that!

diddli.us•247 days ago

They are low balling you. 😤

schnauzerface.bsky.social•247 days ago

Better to die a hero than live long enough to become a crypto bro

reidwalley.bsky.social•246 days ago

Like, make Momo into an NFT or a token or something?

cayerosnavarro.bsky.social•247 days ago

If it sounds too good to be true, then most likely it isn't. Sorry, this was on my TL so I decided to participate. Check Coffezillas YT channel (most likely you already know it) to see some digestible content on how crypto bros scam.

Check those terms well. Good luck! (You do amazing art btw).

amazingmagda.bsky.social•247 days ago

Whew! I'm glad you didn't!. Capitalism likes to suck life out of atists... but it's an illusion. Momo is priceless!

heyheymomo.bsky.social•247 days ago

Let’s be clear I won’t ever do anything like this but I also want to be honest that it’s one of the hardest decisions I have to make because it is hard to make good money as an artist

franxurio.bsky.social•247 days ago

The same happened to me, and also I was offered be the illustrator for a Harry Potter boardgame, but I wouldn't sleep at night knowing I've contributed to JK's fortune. Though decisions >:(

typhonicbeast.bsky.social•247 days ago

Money can be very tempting, not just because of greed but because of the simple relief of not worrying for a while about stupid practical things like food or rent or med bills. We're proud of you for making the hard but right choice for you.

heyheymomo.bsky.social•247 days ago

Thanks for all your support 🙏

delorian.bsky.social•247 days ago

wow. this does sound like an extremely difficult decision, and humans in non-creative roles are constantly judging artists for their decisions in this realm on either side. We have to salute you and say thank you, for doing the difficult thing 🫡🙏🏻🙌

rstevens.bsky.social•247 days ago

for ten million, they can have OMOM, the dark momo

pogue.omg.lol•247 days ago

I noticed "Yes But" was promoting a crypto coin. All that ends up happening is a few idiots get suckered in, they pull the rug then take all the money & vanish. So, your name would be mud to a lot of people.

OTOH you could just take the money, delete everything and start a new comic called Bobo.

cafedecheshire.bsky.social•247 days ago

The bridges you would have burnt wouldn't have been worth it. You'd trade something uniquely yours to people whose entire goal is to suck the value out of it and leave someone else holding the bag.

In essence: Destroys your work for a brief payday.

cafedecheshire.bsky.social•247 days ago

Its a pyramid scheme but without even a physical product: Convince someone else it has value, then cut and run.

Its not worth it if you have an ounce of personal dignity.

paeonygalaxy.bsky.social•247 days ago

I also can understand why that would be tempting, but massive respect to you sticking to your values. 💕 Glad to be a fan of Momo.

lizhasfeathers.bsky.social•247 days ago

Way to stick to your principles 👍

tomloveman.bsky.social•242 days ago

You need a deal with Hallmark or American Greetings.

heyheymomo.bsky.social•242 days ago

I would love that

vanix.me•247 days ago

Momo is priceless. People will remember Momo for so many lovely things. While that might not fill your pockets, the value of it goes way beyond money despite what capitalism wants you to think.

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