Patreon Updates, and what to do about them (Patreon)
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Previously I (and all creators) have been covering Patreon's 5% fee and the processing fees for the service. Patreon has decided to change this and put the fee onto the patrons, at a rate of 2.9% + $0.35 to each of your pledges.
Meaning that the pledge rates will increase to (approximately) the following
$3.00 -> ~$3.44
$5.00 -> ~$5.50
$10.00 -> ~$10.64
$15.00 -> ~$15.79
$20.00 -> ~$20.93
$25.00 -> ~$26.08
Patreon's announced purpose for this is to create a more consistent take-home for creators. Previously I took home somewhere around 85%-93% of what you pledged, and this will allow my to take home a consistent 95% of your pledge.
Based on the numbers, this appears to be a better take home for Patreon too, but I do not have all of the numbers on that end.
I would prefer to just eat the cost myself, but Patreon has stated there is no way for creators to change this back and take the cost themselves. I understand this is more than what you had budgeted for in supporting me. For that reason I completely understand if you want to remove your pledge.
Otherwise, I would like to try and remedy this for you in some way. So I've listed a few options below. I would love to do all of this for you, but I'm barely making the quota for artwork as is, and so I would prefer to do what you all want the most. Please take the time to put in your opinion. I'm sorry for these changes, and I hope that you're willing to stick with me through them!