Apple has just made it harder for creatives to get funding on Patreon. A 30% “processing fee” has been added to Patreon subscriptions via the App Store, and Patreon users are LIVID. Will this be another blow to Patreon?
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Apple’s implementation of a 30% fee on Patreon subscriptions made through the app is causing dissatisfaction and backlash among creators and users.
00:00 Apple is charging a 30% tax on Patreon subscriptions, causing backlash and making creators reconsider their approach to asking for support.
01:38 Patreon and Apple are facing backlash over Apple’s 30% cut on subscriptions, similar to YouTube’s cut on subscriptions, impacting creators’ earnings.
02:48 Patreon and other creatives are being forced to switch to the iOS inapp model or risk being removed from the App Store, causing them to give a large portion of their earnings to Apple.
04:28 Apple is implementing a 30% fee on Patreon subscriptions made through the app, causing concerns for creators and users.
07:39 Apple is a wealthy, anti-consumer company that used to be counterculture but now is just like the Man.
09:02 Apple is forcing Patreon creators to switch to a subscription billing model and adding a 30% tax to subscriptions made through their mobile app, causing dissatisfaction among users.
10:51 Patreon users are upset about Apple’s new 30% commission on subscriptions, leading to consideration of alternative support options.
13:05 Patreon users are upset about Apple’s 30% tax on subscriptions, which will likely hurt Patreon’s business.
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