Maxine Red

Subscription paying option

Added 2023-01-02 09:21:01 +0000 UTC

So, Patreon has this option for some time now and bothering me to use it.

Problem: Once I switch to it, it's permanent. So I can't go back to how it is currently.

The current option has some benefits, but also some drawbacks.

I do prefer having things go through at the start of the month. All at once is pretty nice, also I feel for patrons it's nicer to have everything go through at one day. Best to keep an overview!

The drawback is, that people can pledge, not get billed and then unpledge, before ever giving me money. Which, is fair honestly. It gives a bit of a testing period. But with more and more content coming here, especially game demos, it's getting to the point where it feels more and more exploitative.

Personally, I feel it's a tie. I can mitigate a few things. People have done so on Patreon for ages, but still. The option exists and thus I like my current patrons to cast a vote on what they would prefer.
Mind you, the final decision is still mine, but I like your input on the matter!

EDIT: I ended the poll early, as I also had some thoughts of my own, in favor subscription based stuff and the poll was also majorly in favor so far.