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Patreon to Creators: Sorry, We Have to Let Apple Take a Cut of In-App Support
Apple’s latest move to demand a cut of in-app transactions leaves independent creators to choose between eating that cost or alienating fans on iPhones with higher rates.
Patreon Launches Long-Awaited Video-Hosting Feature
Eligible creators can upload 500 hours of video for free through 2023.
Patreon Denies Hosting Child Sexual Abuse Material Amid Security Team Cuts
The company denies that recent job cuts are due to Patreon turning a blind eye to child sexual abuse material circulating on the platform.
Patreon Lays Off Its Entire Security Team
That could be a problem for a platform that manages payments, contact information, and more.
Patreon Review
Patreon is a highly flexible crowdfunding service that has fewer project restrictions than most of its rivals. It's an excellent tool for raising recurring, long-term funds—if your patrons stick around.
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Patreon Adult Content Crackdown Spurred by 'Payment Partners'
Patreon's payment partners include PayPal and Stripe, but Motherboard says 'the pressure to turn sex workers away comes from major banking networks.' The crackdown comes after Patreon in October made its rules around porn a lot stricter.
Patreon 'Lens' Rips Off Snapchat Stories
The feature lets creators 'easily share exclusive, behind-the-scenes content with their patrons,' the company wrote in a blog post.
Don't Try to Crowdfund Porn on Patreon
The crowdfunding site recently updated its community guidelines, making its rules around porn a lot stricter.
