Patreon Fee Changes (Patreon)

I wanted to give you guys a heads up before receiving unpleasant news in your inbox from Patreon: They're adding fees to pledges. I cannot tell you how many creators like myself have sent Patreon criticism over this sudden and unwanted change today, but their response so far has been to the tune of "Well, that's too bad":

What Patreon does currently is hit me with the fees for credit card processing, which can range from 7 to 15%, with an additional 5% fee imposed by Patreon. I think it's fair and reasonable to charge me these fees, as I'm the customer utilizing this service.

Their proposed changes, taking place 12/18 and forward, is to continue to charge me the flat 5% fee, but now pass an additional fee of 2.9% + 35 cents onto my patrons. 

Here's a few examples of how the new pledges will work out:

$1 = $1 + 2.9% (.029) + .35 = $1.379  

$5 = $5 + 2.9% (.145) + .35 = $5.495  

$10 = $10 + 2.9% (.29) + .35 = $10.64  

$20 = $20 + 2.9% (.58) + .35 = $20.93  

I am, suffice it to say, extremely unhappy with these changes. I would much rather continue to pay the fees out of my earnings than have them forced on the kind folks who want to support me. I realize this change may affect your ability or desire to continue pledging, and I just wanted to let you know I understand! Many patrons have to decide who to continue to support and who to cut, and it's not a fun time for anyone.  (◞‸◟；) I will continue trying my best to make worthwhile content for those that can stay, and as always, I am humbled and grateful for your support (whether that's past/present/continuing, thank you so much!)