Apple Screws Over Patreon Users! 30% ’Apple Tax’ Added to Subscriptions?!

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Apple has just made it harder for creatives to get funding on Patreon. A 30% "processing fee" has been added to Patreon subscriptions via the App Store, and Patreon users are LIVID. Will this be another blow to Patreon? ➡️ Tip Jar and Fan Support: http://ClownfishSupport.com ➡️ Official Merch Store: http://ShopClownfish.com ➡️ Official Website: http://ClownfishTV.com ➡️ Audio Edition: https://open.spotify.com/show/6qJc5C6OkQkaZnGCeuVOD1 Apple’s implementation of a 30% fee on Patreon subscriptions made through the app is causing dissatisfaction and backlash among creators and users. 00:00 Apple is charging a 30% tax on Patreon subscriptions, causing backlash and making creators reconsider their approach to asking for support. 01:38 Patreon and Apple are facing backlash over Apple’s 30% cut on subscriptions, similar to YouTube’s cut on subscriptions, impacting creators’ earnings. 02:48 Patreon and other creatives are being forced to switch to the iOS inapp model or risk being removed from the App Store, causing them to give a large portion of their earnings to Apple. 04:28 Apple is implementing a 30% fee on Patreon subscriptions made through the app, causing concerns for creators and users. 07:39 Apple is a wealthy, anti-consumer company that used to be counterculture but now is just like the Man. 09:02 Apple is forcing Patreon creators to switch to a subscription billing model and adding a 30% tax to subscriptions made through their mobile app, causing dissatisfaction among users. 10:51 Patreon users are upset about Apple’s new 30% commission on subscriptions, leading to consideration of alternative support options. 13:05 Patreon users are upset about Apple’s 30% tax on subscriptions, which will likely hurt Patreon’s business. About Us: Clownfish TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary channel that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer’s point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles. Disclaimer: This series is produced by Clownfish Studios and WebReef Media, and is part of ClownfishTV.com. Opinions expressed by our contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of our guests, affiliates, sponsors, or advertisers. ClownfishTV.com is an unofficial news source and has no connection to any company that we may cover. This channel and website and the content made available through this site are for educational, entertainment and informational purposes only. These so-called “fair uses” are permitted even if the use of the work would otherwise be infringing. #Tech #Apple #Patreon #News #Commentary #Reaction #Podcast #Comedy #Entertainment #Hollywood #PopCulture #Tech