Short version is: part of the change on this is that Patreon is doing a mandatory switch to a subscription billing model, instead of first-of-the-month billing. I don’t expect to get any new readers from Apple products anyway; my readers seem indifferent to the proposed change; and every time something does change in this sort of thing, somebody unsubscribes*. It’s not in my best interests to mess with the status quo, in other words.
So no thanks.
Starting 11/1, if you purchase a Patreon membership or show from our Patreon store through the iOS app, Apple will charge you a 30% fee. This fee will not affect members who join 10/31 or earlier. We recommend using a different app/platform to make purchases starting 11/1. pic.twitter.com/le8leCmWRa
— Night Vale podcast (@NightValeRadio) October 21, 2024
*Yeah, I know the last two points come across as contradictory. They’re also both true. Sue me.
I remember when I merely disliked Apple.
30% vig for no significant service provided?
That’s just evil.
Ah, the model for Twitch and Kick where you are charged more on mobile for the same service than if you buy on PC. It works because enough of the yoots are mobile only.
And, being yutes, are too young to know better. It’s exploitation on the level of student loans and Robux, deserving of several millstone necklaces.
So Apple is charging the vendor a “sales tax” when a customer chooses to buy something, even though the vendor doesn’t have any control over that? That’s going to make people hike their prices 30%. Thanks, Apple.
Or are they exacting a commission from the buyer? Either way, I don’t think it’s going to turn out like Apple hopes it will.