Ch-Ch-Changes
Added 2018-08-01 19:58:18 +0000 UTCPatreon has recently allowed artists to start charging new Patrons up front. I've turned on this feature.
Why is this important?
Because billing happens on the first of the month, there has been rampant abuse of the system where people will sign up for a day or two, download whatever they want, and then cancel their pledge.
I catch these people very quickly, because every time you pledge or change your pledge, I'm notified. This usually results in me messaging the person and/or banning them.
Now as soon as you choose a tier, you are charged for that tier. You can then enjoy the content, but if you change back or cancel, you will not be charged less (or have your authorization dropped).
THIS IS HUGE, and a source of previous major stress.
Please continue enjoying content (like the video posted last night for some members), and know that I appreciate you more than words can say. THANK YOU.
Love,
Brandon
Comments
Smart move! I enabled that as well when it became an option! I'm sorry people did that to you... they can be such shit. ~ Katherine
Kataklizmic Design
2018-08-02 01:18:18 +0000 UTCRIGHT!? Finally! <3 <3
Brandon McGill
2018-08-01 23:28:20 +0000 UTCTotally just signed up for this myself, on my page. So smart! And I'm glad they finally included it.
Matt Kulisch
2018-08-01 23:24:22 +0000 UTCAnd this is much more fair to the artist
Brandon McGill
2018-08-01 21:06:55 +0000 UTCGreat idea! I was curious about this option as it didn't seem very friendly to artists by not charging up front. Then again, that is what a "pledge" is.
2018-08-01 20:20:39 +0000 UTCThe first of the month is when billing still happens, this only impacts people signing up in the middle of the month. Right now they have processed about 7% of my Patrons for the month (and I have some declines to follow up on).
Brandon McGill
2018-08-01 20:20:34 +0000 UTCDo the recurring payments still happen the first of each month? Just wondering because I have not yet seen a payment processed for this month.
John Allard-Lawson
2018-08-01 20:14:35 +0000 UTCAlso from Patreon's FAQ: Q: What happens if an existing patron decreases their pledge amount? A: Patrons who decrease their pledge amount will be charged the new amount on the 1st of the month. They will not be refunded anything.
Brandon McGill
2018-08-01 20:09:05 +0000 UTC
