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Quick PSA: DO NOT USE THE PATREON iOS APP!
a year ago
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I almost never do these PSA things, and this is somewhat old news, but I was recently reminded of it and wanted to share that reminder. I am not on Patreon, for a variety of reasons, but many creators, furry and otherwise, still are. If you're supporting them there, DO NOT USE THE APPLE APP. Apple takes a THIRTY PERCENT cut on everything that goes through their ecosystem, meaning nearly a third of your money will never even get to Patreon, let alone the creator. Support and make your payments via the website, and if you want to check on a creator on your phone, use an ordinary web browser app (Android users are fine, but really you should avoid using "apps" as much as possible anyway. There's almost always a downside.).
Sorry for the soapbox though, promise I won't spam this kind of stuff often. And for those who just want to know how the game's going: it's going well! Not going to share much more until the next update, but progress continues.
Sorry for the soapbox though, promise I won't spam this kind of stuff often. And for those who just want to know how the game's going: it's going well! Not going to share much more until the next update, but progress continues.
Justin
~aspiringstranger
Well, I suppose a sort of tax is essential for letting operations conti- *Chokes on shock* THIRTY PERCENT!?
Bitshift
~bitshift
OP
Epic famously got into a little kerfuffle with them over that. But it's especially egregious when it's something like Patreon, small time creators rather than a billion dollar company charging another billion dollar company.
Justin
~aspiringstranger
Even with small-time creators, I do ultimately understand there being SOME fee, as even a massive corporation can't justify a venture if it produces less than it expends. What bothered me so badly about learning this is the shear percentage of the cut, especially since Patreon as a business also has to take a cut for itself in order to stay afloat, on top of governmental taxes.
corbinbelasco
~corbinbelasco
Also the money from new subscribers via iOS can be held for up to 75 days.
Bitshift
~bitshift
OP
Yeah, Apple's a fun company all around.
GoldenScouter
~goldenscouter
The notice is appreciated, things like this need to be spread loud and clear.
Bitshift
~bitshift
OP
No problem. Like I said, I know this is old news, Apple's been charging this for ages now. But I think a lot of people still aren't aware of it, or don't think of it in terms of crowdfunding platforms.
