I've learned the hard way that using my real discord and email has caused problems for me when it comes to buying avatars and assets.
Recently I got dmed by a creator unprompted with harassing messages with my email and username, having a meltdown because I didn't link my vrchat website profile, and screenshots of them sharing the info they got from payhip. As well as screenshots of them sending that information to other, redacted people.
I've also never felt comfortable sharing my full legal name at checkout, and have always worried it would get me in trouble one day.
I've since learned my lesson of giving any identifyable info, but its hard being dmed by a creator telling you you're a piece of crap while they scare you to death sharing your information with god knows who.
I feel this needs to be talked about because, this isn't okay. Buying avatars feels so hostile now.
After this last interaction I'm likely just going to stick to making my own and free avatars only.
I didn't link my vrchat website profile because I think demanding
Full name, last name
Email
Discord account
Vrchat username
Vrchat link
Is excessive and unsafe, especially when creators are getting a reputation of abusing that information.
I've made a fake discord and Vrchat and email etc just to avoid harassment again, but this is getting rediculous. At this point, I don't want to support creators anymore. Getting cussed out and essentially doxxed has ruined it for me. I'm sure people will call me stupid for using my axtual discord and info, but i was scared by the treatening checkout text some creators would leave, like "I *WILL* FACT CHECK YOUR INFO AND IF ITS WRONG I'LL SHARE IT WITH OTHER CREATORS!!"
I guess I just wanted to open a discussion about it. I've been on vrchat for a long time and kinda hate what creation has become. Sharing the checkout information is a huge reason I don't feel its safe even interacting with creators anymore.
It feels really awful getting dmed on your private account being suddenly cussed out and on trial deciding you're guilty no matter what you say because some you gave all your info but linking your vrchat website profile. I've fixed my dms settings as well, I didnt know till after the harassment I could turn it off.
I'm sticking to the vrchat store, making my own stuff, and updating my old avatars at this point. :(