6 times more declines than average (Patreon)

thanks to Patreon team 'improving' payment process this month we've got 6 times more declined pledges then the half a year average. Even worth then previous month, and that one was really bad.

This is the info we have so far:

 - American Express cards may not work to pledge to patreon based on what region you're in; if you use it and it isn't working anymore, then you'll need to use another card, OR link your card up with PayPal and then use PayPal to pay, using your card through PayPal as a middleman.

- Pre-paid cards don't work anymore either as a direct payment method; however, you might be able to link it through PayPal as above, but it's unlikely it'll work TBH, you will likely need to link a card that is linked to a bank account OR link a bank account directly to your paypal

I know it might sound stupid to ask you to do any of these steps if your pledge declined, but I guess I have no other choice. Seems like new Patreon policy is 'your patrons should REALLY like your project to find a way to support it here at Patreon'

From Wiki: Patreon (/ˈpeɪtriɒn/) is a membership platform that provides business tools for creators to run a subscription content service as well as ways for artists to build relationships and provide exclusive experiences to their subscribers, or "patrons."

So I guess patreon team decided that we, artists, do not provide you enough of exclusive experience and decided to add something from themselves.