diff --git a/.github/CODEOWNERS b/.github/CODEOWNERS
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..1f65bd1390
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/CODEOWNERS
@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+# https://help.github.com/en/github/creating-cloning-and-archiving-repositories/about-code-owners
+
+* @flybayer
diff --git a/.github/FUNDING.yml b/.github/FUNDING.yml
index 65a6c13e5d..37078c4876 100644
--- a/.github/FUNDING.yml
+++ b/.github/FUNDING.yml
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 # These are supported funding model platforms
 
 # github: # Replace with up to 4 GitHub Sponsors-enabled usernames e.g., [user1, user2]
-# patreon: # Replace with a single Patreon username
+patreon: flybayer
 open_collective: blitzjs
-custom: ['https://paypal.me/thebayers?locale.x=en_US']
+custom: ['https://paypal.me/thebayers']
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 1ef2c711b0..6960726051 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -16,6 +16,10 @@ The initial Blitz demo is live at [first-demo.blitzjs.com](https://first-demo.bl
 
 It's source code is at [examples/first-demo](https://github.com/blitz-js/blitz/blob/canary/examples/first-demo). NOTE: The API is very alpha, and will change.
 
+## Sponsors
+
+_Sponsor Blitz and display your logo and hiring status here. [See options on Open Collective](https://opencollective.com/blitzjs)_
+
 ## I invite you to join me — let’s build the future of web dev together. 🤝
 
 If you’re interested in helping or just want to keep a pulse on the project, [drop your email here 👉 Blitzjs.com](https://blitzjs.com)
diff --git a/examples/first-demo/controllers/comments.ts b/examples/first-demo/controllers/comments.ts
index 2348ed98ee..145756cebb 100644
--- a/examples/first-demo/controllers/comments.ts
+++ b/examples/first-demo/controllers/comments.ts
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 import {Controller} from '@blitzjs/core'
-import alex from 'alex'
+import {validContent} from '../utils/contentFilter'
 
 export const CommentsController = Controller(({db}) => ({
   name: 'CommentsController',
@@ -7,8 +7,8 @@ export const CommentsController = Controller(({db}) => ({
   permit: ['content'],
 
   async create(params, newData) {
-    if (alex(newData.content).messages.length || newData.content?.toLowerCase().includes('4chan')) {
-      newData.content = 'Be nice'
+    if (!validContent(newData.content)) {
+      newData.content = 'Fruit'
     }
 
     const data = await db.comment.create({
diff --git a/examples/first-demo/controllers/posts.ts b/examples/first-demo/controllers/posts.ts
index d04f75001e..fa044b8b20 100644
--- a/examples/first-demo/controllers/posts.ts
+++ b/examples/first-demo/controllers/posts.ts
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 import {Controller} from '@blitzjs/core'
-import alex from 'alex'
+import {validContent} from '../utils/contentFilter'
 
 export const PostsController = Controller(({db}) => ({
   name: 'PostsController',
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ export const PostsController = Controller(({db}) => ({
   permit: ['title', 'content'],
 
   async index() {
-    const posts = await db.post.findMany({orderBy: {id: 'asc'}})
+    const posts = await db.post.findMany({orderBy: {id: 'desc'}, first: 20})
 
     return {
       data: {posts},
@@ -23,11 +23,11 @@ export const PostsController = Controller(({db}) => ({
   },
 
   async create(params, newData) {
-    if (alex(newData.title).messages.length || newData.title?.toLowerCase().includes('4chan')) {
-      newData.title = 'Be nice'
+    if (!validContent(newData.title)) {
+      newData.title = 'Fruit'
     }
-    if (alex(newData.content).messages.length || newData.content?.toLowerCase().includes('4chan')) {
-      newData.content = 'Be nice'
+    if (!validContent(newData.content)) {
+      newData.content = 'Fruit'
     }
 
     const data = await db.post.create({
@@ -44,11 +44,11 @@ export const PostsController = Controller(({db}) => ({
   },
 
   async update(params, newData) {
-    if (alex(newData.title).messages.length || newData.title?.toLowerCase().includes('4chan')) {
-      newData.title = 'Be nice'
+    if (!validContent(newData.title)) {
+      newData.title = 'Fruit'
     }
-    if (alex(newData.content).messages.length || newData.content?.toLowerCase().includes('4chan')) {
-      newData.content = 'Be nice'
+    if (!validContent(newData.content)) {
+      newData.content = 'Fruit'
     }
 
     const data = await db.post.update({
diff --git a/examples/first-demo/pages/posts/[id].tsx b/examples/first-demo/pages/posts/[id].tsx
index e91c9185af..5164d3f081 100644
--- a/examples/first-demo/pages/posts/[id].tsx
+++ b/examples/first-demo/pages/posts/[id].tsx
@@ -63,6 +63,8 @@ function Page({post}) {
           </button>
         </div>
       </Form>
+
+      <p className="py-3">For your safety, content can only be the name of a fruit</p>
     </div>
   )
 }
diff --git a/examples/first-demo/pages/posts/[id]/edit.js b/examples/first-demo/pages/posts/[id]/edit.js
index df34c3faab..43b653ce7f 100644
--- a/examples/first-demo/pages/posts/[id]/edit.js
+++ b/examples/first-demo/pages/posts/[id]/edit.js
@@ -17,6 +17,8 @@ function Page({post}) {
 
       <h1 className="text-3xl">{post.title}</h1>
 
+      <p className="py-3">For your safety, content can only be the name of a fruit</p>
+
       <Form action={`/api/posts/${post.id}`} method="PATCH" className="min-w-full">
         <div className="mb-4">
           <label className="block text-gray-700 text-sm font-bold mb-2">Title</label>
diff --git a/examples/first-demo/pages/posts/index.tsx b/examples/first-demo/pages/posts/index.tsx
index aad477bb80..6b94860a0c 100644
--- a/examples/first-demo/pages/posts/index.tsx
+++ b/examples/first-demo/pages/posts/index.tsx
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ function Page({posts}) {
         </a>
       </p>
 
-      <h1 className="text-3xl">{posts.length} Posts</h1>
+      <h1 className="text-3xl">First {posts.length} Posts</h1>
       <p className="mt-5">
         <Link href="/">
           <a className="underline text-purple-700 text-sm">Back Home</a>
diff --git a/examples/first-demo/pages/posts/new.js b/examples/first-demo/pages/posts/new.js
index 90af622d1a..de912b3358 100644
--- a/examples/first-demo/pages/posts/new.js
+++ b/examples/first-demo/pages/posts/new.js
@@ -14,6 +14,8 @@ function Page() {
 
       <h1 className="text-3xl">New Post</h1>
 
+      <p className="py-3">For your safety, content can only be the name of a fruit</p>
+
       <Form action={`/api/posts`} method="POST" className="min-w-full">
         <div className="mb-4">
           <label className="block text-gray-700 text-sm font-bold mb-2">Title</label>
diff --git a/examples/first-demo/utils/contentFilter.ts b/examples/first-demo/utils/contentFilter.ts
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..4ac22ea94b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/examples/first-demo/utils/contentFilter.ts
@@ -0,0 +1,34 @@
+const fruits = [
+  'Apple',
+  'Watermelon',
+  'Orange',
+  'Pear',
+  'Cherry',
+  'Strawberry',
+  'Nectarine',
+  'Grape',
+  'Mango',
+  'Blueberry',
+  'Pomegranate',
+  'Plum',
+  'Banana',
+  'Raspberry',
+  'Mandarin',
+  'Jackfruit',
+  'Papaya',
+  'Kiwi',
+  'Pineapple',
+  'Lime',
+  'Lemon',
+  'Apricot',
+  'Grapefruit',
+  'Melon',
+  'Coconut',
+  'Peach',
+  'Tomato',
+].map(f => f.toLowerCase())
+
+export function validContent(str?: string) {
+  if (!str) return true
+  return fruits.includes(str.toLowerCase().trim())
+}