wmf 4 days ago

Is Patreon not popular?

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  • DANmode 4 days ago

    If their app didn’t exist on iOS,

    would it be weird/embarrassing for Apple?

    That’s what “popular” means, in this context.

    That’s how they make their decisions.

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    • Imustaskforhelp 4 days ago

      I feel like it would definitely be weird.

      But Patreon does have a web version but I am not sure how many people prefer web sites in Apple ecosystem especially on Ios so I do find the whole thing to be a bit weird because this ~30% cut essentially seems to rip off of creators in some sense.

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      • Nextgrid 4 days ago

        Patreon is a very niche app in the grand scheme of things. There's the saying that only 1% of web visitors ever stop by and actually contribute, and I'd expect that number to drop to 0.001% when it comes to contributing monetarily through a tool like Patreon. This is an absolutely tiny minority.

        Hell I'd argue more people are upset about the lack of an OnlyFans app than Patreon. OF has way more brand-recognition (outside of tech) than Patreon.

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      • barnabee 3 days ago

        I follow a number of creators on Patreon and have never once thought I want/need a Patreon app.

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      • DANmode 4 days ago

        It rips off everyone.

        Epic Games went to federal court over this with Apple like 40 fuckin times - a related fun read for you.

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