Patreon is the next tech giant to crack down on QAnon
It's deleting accounts that push the conspiracy theory.
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Cloudflare outage cuts off connections to Discord, DownDetector and others
Riot Games, Destiny, Patreon, Feedly and Authy are affected too.
Patreon lays off 13 percent of its workforce
The company says it's doing well, but that it has to take steps to ensure it doesn't go under.
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The crowdfunded cult of Amanda Palmer
You don't set Kickstarter and Patreon records without genuine connection. And controversy.
Crowdfunding is better than Netflix for YouTube's creep queen
Christine McConnell is back, but don't call it a necromancy.
Inside the crazy, musical mind of Look Mum No Computer
How Sam Battle forged a career with Furby organs and synth bikes.
Patreon splits its service to cater for different creators
Existing creators won't see any fee changes.
Patreon’s 3 million supporters are good news for independent creators
In 2019, the company is expected to pass $1 billion in paid contributions since 2013.
Hiding in plain sight: The YouTubers' crowdfunding piracy
They may not make the shows, but they still want your money.
The internet war on sex is here
No sex, please, we’re beholden to our advertisers.
Kickstarter hands Drip crowdfunding platform over to XOXO founders
The service will continue running for another year before pivoting to a new project with XOXO.
Reddit and Patreon team up to help creators foster community
Patrons can receive special flair on their Reddit profiles.
Why PayPal’s crackdown on ASMR creators should worry you
Misogyny, weaponized (again).
Anchor's donation option lets podcast fans support their favorite shows
The new Listener Support feature allows monthly payments of up to $9.99.
Patreon’s pornapocalypse is back on
The site is proactively reviewing sex worker and creator accounts after pressure from the payment platforms.
YouTube looks to merch and memberships to make creators more money
Because ads aren't the only way YouTubers can earn cash.
Patreon promises a simple solution for selling merch
It's buying Kit to take the pain out of rewarding supporters.
Patreon lets creators share progress through Snapchat-like stories
Patreon Lens offers a behind-the-scenes look with a minimum of effort.
Patreon nixes controversial fee increase amid backlash
However, many creators have already been hurt by the decision.
