Upfront payments for new patrons? (Patreon)
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Many creators use the option of sending the monthly reward packages in a private message, but for now I'd prefer not to.. I'm simply used to the way I communicate to you guys now, via posts.
The "pretend a honest patron then leave" accident hasn't happened to me so far, thank. But I'd still like to set up the upfront payment thingie, and here's why.
Any of the new patrons get to view EVERYTHING that was posted previously in their tier, including exclusive stuff. Meanwhile old patrons have been paying for all this content monthly. I think, just for the access to the accumulated content, it'd be fair to pay once. It's like paying for the archive.
So, a new patron is getting charged at whatever day they decide to pledge, is able to take part in my monthly suggestion boxes/polls right away, is eligible for any extra rewards that require at least one processed pledge. Upside is that you don't have to wait anymore. You become a trusted patron immediately.
The second charge will happen regularly at 1st of each month, and will count towards the new month. Right now people are getting charged for the previous month. This will NOT change for the current patrons.
More explanation from Patreon staff here.
This's a discussion/notice post, I'm not switching to the upfront payment yet! Just wanted to let you guys know and possibly hear whaddya think.