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Minor Changes: Charge Up Front Method (Patreon)
Published:
2018-09-02 01:10:29
Imported:
2026-06
Content
Hello again everyone. There is a new patreon feature I wanted to talk to you all about: The "Charge Up Front" pledge method.
I know that sounds scary, but for any existing patrons, basically nothing will change! You will continue to be charged for pledges as normal. All payments will happen on the 1st of every month from now on.
For new patrons, you might experience some minor changes that can be more easily explained in the article provided, but really nothing to get excited about: https://patreon.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/210291283-What-is-charge-up-front-
(TL;DR if you're considering becoming a new patron, I recommend joining at the start of the month so you get the most out of that month before getting charged again for the upcoming month. If you join at the end, you'll have paid for one full month, the next month starts, and then will have to pay for THAT month too. Joining at the start of a month is the best way to get your full value, unless you REALLY can't contain your excitement to join!)
The main point of all this is that from now on, patrons will be charged up front for the content they are trying to see. This has a number of important advantages that actually benefit you all as patrons.
This new system basically prevents people from joining my Patreon, taking a quick peek at all of my content, and then deleting their pledge amount before the payment period, effectively getting to see everything for free.
All of you guys who are currently pledging would be unfairly cheated if someone could just come in and see everything for free. Why should they get to see the content you are so graciously pledging to enjoy?
Again, I just want to stress, this isn't about the money because from my perspective, I won't really see a change in payment. And for the people who really love my content, this means your valuable contribution makes it into my account that much faster. There's no downside to this if you really think about it. All it really does is make sure that the people paying are getting their rightfully deserved content without anybody sneaking a peak!
I know that sounds scary, but for any existing patrons, basically nothing will change! You will continue to be charged for pledges as normal. All payments will happen on the 1st of every month from now on.
For new patrons, you might experience some minor changes that can be more easily explained in the article provided, but really nothing to get excited about: https://patreon.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/210291283-What-is-charge-up-front-
(TL;DR if you're considering becoming a new patron, I recommend joining at the start of the month so you get the most out of that month before getting charged again for the upcoming month. If you join at the end, you'll have paid for one full month, the next month starts, and then will have to pay for THAT month too. Joining at the start of a month is the best way to get your full value, unless you REALLY can't contain your excitement to join!)
The main point of all this is that from now on, patrons will be charged up front for the content they are trying to see. This has a number of important advantages that actually benefit you all as patrons.
This new system basically prevents people from joining my Patreon, taking a quick peek at all of my content, and then deleting their pledge amount before the payment period, effectively getting to see everything for free.
All of you guys who are currently pledging would be unfairly cheated if someone could just come in and see everything for free. Why should they get to see the content you are so graciously pledging to enjoy?
Again, I just want to stress, this isn't about the money because from my perspective, I won't really see a change in payment. And for the people who really love my content, this means your valuable contribution makes it into my account that much faster. There's no downside to this if you really think about it. All it really does is make sure that the people paying are getting their rightfully deserved content without anybody sneaking a peak!
If you have any questions about this, please just let me know! -Twitch
