Transparency Report
I strongly believe that transparency is important when running this website. It encourages trust between you and me. So here is a report I have voluntarily made to keep you informed.
Last updated 6 April 2023.
Running Costs
Running a website isn't free. There are several costs: domain names, hosting, database, external APIs and more. Here are the costs of running this site:
| Name | Cost (USD) | Previous Months (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Storage (images, videos, etc.), backend services Google Firebase | $13 per month | Aug 2023 - $10.94 Jul 2023 - $12.31 |
| Deployment and hosting Netlify | $19 per month | |
| Database Supabase | $30 per month | |
| Domain name and email address Namecheap | $36 per year | |
| Total | $65 per month |
Thank you so much to our Patreon supporters! You help me pay for the above costs. If I don't get enough patrons it comes out of my own pocket.
Approximate income from 29 Patreon supporters: $90.14 USD per month
DMCA Claims
We are targetted by some individuals claiming we have violated their copyright and they attempt to claim DMCA against us. DMCA claims including the individual and their contact details are public knowledge however I will only post the results of these claims to maintain privacy.
| Target | Date (AU) | Result |
|---|---|---|
| NeoYeen Furry Avatar by Maxwell Rodgers | 27/8/2021 | Gumroad page taken down so complied with takedown request |
| Nexa'vali by Angelboy | 1/9/2021 | Contacted claimant and not taken down |
| Mulakumo by Kuretadesu | 20/3/2023 | Contacted claimant and not taken down |
Other Interesting Things
Attempts To Purchase VRCArena
I have been contacted by several individuals and companies (mainly in the VR industry) offering to buy the site. I declined - I don't make money off this site and don't need money. I don't plan on selling it.
Attempts to buy the site or domain: 2
Offers To Advertise With Us
I have been contacted by a couple of companies (specifically around VR hardware) asking to advertise with me on the site. I have declined - I don't plan on ever adding advertisements to this site.
Attempts to advertise with us: 1
Collabs with other projects
Furality
At Furality Legends we had a booth in their dealer's den :)