News regarding Patreon’s new billing policy.
Added 2024-08-13 19:43:14 +0000 UTCHey everyone! I’m not sure if you all get emails from Patreon about these sorts of things, but I’m sure it’s better if you hear it from me anyway.
So from what I understand, Apple is forcing Patreon to have all members change their billing model to be subscription based. Basically this means, instead of being charged on the first of every month, you’ll be charged every month on the same day that you chose to subscribe. Patreon has been pushing this model on creators for a while and since it has been optional I had chosen to opt out of it.
I like knowing when to expect my payment and with this new model, I assume things will be less consistent for me in terms of when I would receive it and confusing on your end when you see a Patreon charge in the middle of the month (multiple if you subscribe to others).
So yeah, I’m not a fan of this change. I think it’s bad for everyone honestly, but I don’t have much of a choice to delay it further. So, I wanted to let you know that I’ll be changing to this new subscription model starting in November, once the new policies are forced to go into effect. I want to apologize for any inconveniences this may cause you and should you decide to leave, I greatly appreciate any support you have provided and hope you will continue to stay up to date with the game’s progress.
Thanks as always!
-MKRU
Comments
Yeah this is definitely the worse part of the deal for patrons using iOS.
Troqu
2024-08-14 04:44:28 +0000 UTC🫡 🥹 Thank you!
MKRU
2024-08-14 00:31:53 +0000 UTCGot it, will keep an eye out just in case. You've got my pledge either way, Captain.
Da_Moose
2024-08-14 00:30:48 +0000 UTCI think the only that should change for you is when you receive your monthly charge. If you never subscribed through ios, you should be fine.
MKRU
2024-08-14 00:23:33 +0000 UTCCan't anything ever not be complicated, huh? Good times. If not on apple in the first place, what all should I change?
Da_Moose
2024-08-14 00:21:47 +0000 UTCIt’s absolute robbery.
MKRU
2024-08-13 23:36:29 +0000 UTCnot only are they changing to that model, Apple now also takes 30% off anyone subbed per their app apparently. So if you want your money to go to MKRU instead of Apple, choose a different method to sub.
Dyamonde
2024-08-13 23:21:58 +0000 UTCI’m not entirely clear on the minutiae. I just want everyone to be aware, with plenty of time to take in any changes.
MKRU
2024-08-13 21:57:18 +0000 UTCI think it only affects new patrons, so if we stay subbed it won’t affect us but if we leave and rejoin it would
JanitorClair
2024-08-13 21:20:37 +0000 UTCI do my best.
MKRU
2024-08-13 19:53:04 +0000 UTCIt really on changes when you get charged, unless you subscribed through the ios App, in which case, Apple is taking a 30% cut, so maybe just subscribe through your web browser if you use an iphone. And I assume that what I get payed in November/December and rebound in January. I honestly am not sure what’s going to happen and I’m pretty worried.
MKRU
2024-08-13 19:52:35 +0000 UTCHad no idea so the transparency is much appreciated.
GreyGhost
2024-08-13 19:51:39 +0000 UTCDoes it really change anything, we will pay not together at the same time, but for you it wouldn't change anything, it would be a nightmare for patron to charge you multiple times a month because no one pay at the same time.
Redwin Runeheart
2024-08-13 19:48:52 +0000 UTCNever thought you'd do! :)
Jadephoenix
2024-08-13 19:47:41 +0000 UTCI just want to be as transparent as possible. I don’t want to mess around with peoples’ finances.
MKRU
2024-08-13 19:46:51 +0000 UTCThank you for the update! You are doing a great job!
Jadephoenix
2024-08-13 19:45:01 +0000 UTC
