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So Apple, one of the wealthiest companies to ever exist in human history, has decided that it just wasn't making enough money. So, starting in November, all new Patreon memberships purchased through the iOS Patreon app will have a 30% fee attached. Here's a whole article explaining it, and an FAQ page.

What should you do about this? Easy. Stop using the iOS Patreon app to buy memberships. Use Android, use desktop, use mobile web. Don't give your money to these greedy digital landlords just because they woke up today and decided they want it.

-sigma

Comments

Leo

Thank you! Switching to pc rn

Lm Ao

Got it!

Goongaga

Uninstalling now, thanks 👍

BigMuscleStallion

Good thing I’m switching to Android tomorrow! Thanks sigma.

Montana Bull

Does this count for memberships already subscribed?

Osiris

Imagine being worth billions and still wanting more

Heather Campbell

Is this solely for the memberships? Or would it be best for creators if users don’t use the app at all?

Stagnificent

I use the mobile webpage regardless but wow, what in tarnation

Quincy

How would we check cause I think i set it up through my pc

Ronnoyeen

You can use my weiner :)

RodaMoon

Screw Apple

Stellar Flare

So glad I'm on android. Fuck apple, fuck Tim Cook, fuck those cunts

Yaldabaoth

Eek, I'm glad for the moment I'm on Android. I fear it's only a matter time, though, where Android will follow Apple's decision making process 😕

SigmaX

I'm not sure. If the article/FAQ doesn't cover it, I would contact patreon support and ask

Domus Vocis

I don't even LIKE the iOS Patreon app, period, both as a patron and a Patreon creator. It's too simplified and doesn't let you access certain features that the Desktop version allows you to use.

Lee

Based on what we are all fans of here, I think it’s safe to say that this is the NOT the type of “getting fucked hard” we are looking for. Greedy bastards.

“DEATHLY”

I still yet to achieve something, I still have time I believe

Andre G. Bashore

I use Android and I haven't noticed any issues with mine so I think Android should be clear on everything

EnderFloofs

FYI, this is not a Patreon specific thing. Any subscription or thing bought through and iOS app (and Google Play app, but less so) has a percentage attached. Surprised it didnt affect Patreon until now. Sigh.

Muzik_Izak1

Well deleting this and creating a new account will be worth it for the money I give to go directly to you. That’s why I even use Patreon! Damn

Soups

A call to action against any corporation is just as hot as anything Sigma has made 🥴

OR-69

That sucks. Uninstalling now. I used Chrome on my iPad/iPhone and have Patreon bookmarked, so it's easy to get around this. Classic "Rent Seeking" behavior. I was thinking of upgrading my phone soon, but I'll hold off on that now. Way to ruin your reputation Apple! How much was the "goodwill" you just incinerated worth to you?

Julian Fratzscher

App is crap anyway, I'm here over mobile or desktop.

ZenoCoyote

In app purchases have always had fees. The only thing that’s changed is Patreon doesn’t wanna pay for it anymore, they want you to. So, honestly more pissed at Patreon.

Replica_Rabbit

Ok, so I just keep doing what I been doing since I using android

VioLeTXD

INB4 they starting charging more for existing memberships you set up on the app -_-

VioLeTXD

They also have bizarre and stupid censorship policies (like no NSFW content or emulation even when it’s 100% legal lmao)

Drizzle

This is not a Patreon thing. There are plenty of reasons to be pissed at Patreon, but this is all Apple.

Drizzle

Kawaii Neko

Looks like it is effecting new members in November but that can all ways change. In the article it quotes saying “ Before we go any further, we want to be crystal clear about one thing: Apple’s fee will not impact your existing members. It will only affect new memberships purchased in the iOS app from November onward.”

EnterTheHero

Looks like I’ll be checking for updates on my laptop, then. Thanks for the heads up.

Qazm

The Patreon Android app uses web purchases instead on in-app ones, so I believe it doesn't have Google's fee attached.

Lucidius

Hopefully with the new eu rules patrein can just use their own billing system

con2art

That takes time. Probably until middle of next year. Mills of authorities grind slowly. (But thoroughly.)

voidme457

Way ahead of you!!!