Patreon changes fee structure, shafts donors who give low amounts to multiple creators. (Patreon)

Starting some time next week, Patreon will be shifting the cost of processing payments to the donors. That by itself isn't so bad - someone has to pay these costs and so far, it's been creators. However, the way they do this is by tacking 2.9 percent plus $0.35 to each pledge. If you donate small amounts of money to multiple creators, that is a hefty increase that will limit the number of donations you're able to give. I am one of the many Patrons who do that, and also a creator who so far only takes donations in the low tier. 

This is not good for creators! I know several who have made a point of insisting that low dollar amounts are fine to pledge, that every dollar counts. This change undermines that messaging and will make donations in the lowest tiers dry up. I have asked Patreon to reconsider the change.

A round-up of responses from other Patreon users: 

Andrew Hickey 

Nathalie Luhrs 

Phil Sandifer 

Alexandra Erin 

Tom Darby

Spike Trotman

Noclip who responded favorably to the change

Chris Buecheler 

Jubal Barca 

Will Frank 

Jeph Jacques 

Alexandra Erin again, with an important update on the reasons for the change, based on Patreon's explanation

Ryan North 

Christie Koehler 

Audrey Eschright 

More to come in updates. I'm backing up this post on my hard drive in case it disappears, because I am already finding my trust in Patreon as an organization eroding.