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Bit of stuck business before I continue. Might have to shut this site down for good.

Did Patreon’s new “Free” tier just give people access to every post I’ve ever made where I selected “All Patrons” ?

Do I need to go through years and years of posts to block Free tier access? Or is there a way to delete the free tier?

Been noticing the dramatic loss of income. Thought maybe I was getting an audience back but they all seem to be on the Free Tier, which I didn’t realize showed them anything but maybe Patreon defaulted to giving away all my paid work for free?

Anyway, need to solve this because like I said, the loss in income has been dramatic to the point that this 20+ year project might be over. Will update as I learn more and sort this out, thanks for your patience, and those who pay, thank you for your support. If you’re seeing my work for free, that is unintended, my livelihood is being impacted.

UPDATE: It doesn’t look like any posts went public, thankfully. My app hasn’t updated to show the new “All paid patrons” instead of the old “all patrons.” I did lose money because at a glance the new system hadn’t shown me I was losing paid patrons (because it pads the number with free patrons). So I guess I just need to get back to promoting on social media in the new year.

Comments

Johazis

That's really worrying if patreon has done that!

Zach

Hopefully that’s not the case I’d hate to have your work gone!!

Shortie

That's awful! Hope that isn't the case! I'd gladly help if I could

Minerva

Free tier seems to be replacing the "follow" button. I HOPE TO HELL that's a bug and not a feature, that'll run this site and all its hard-working artists into the ground faster than anything I've ever seen in my life.

Shade

I didn't even know a "Free Tier" was a thing. Hope you can get this dealt with.

MaxWillendorf

WTF??? Sorry about this — your Patreon is such an amazing bargain for the quality I can't imagine anyone begrudging you the lousy $5 or $10 per month. I hope you don't stop but I get it if you do. This sucks.

Syl

So sorry you're dealing with that! Please let us know if you move to a different platform!

Syl

I checked from my partners patron, followed for "free" and couldn't see anything l. I hope that helps!