Charging Up Front enabled
Added 2020-08-04 08:42:59 +0000 UTCHi friends just a small announcement for you.
It doesn't affect current patrons its more related to new patrons.
UPDATE: There are some unclear moments regarding billing process. I am checking this topic now with Patreon.
But to be sure all goes right i have enabled this feature.
Will keep you updated in case anything changes!
UPDATE 2:
Ok now problem is more clear for me.
There was issue with patrons who were joining in the middle of the month and leaving before the end of it.
Patreon works this way : immediately after joining the tier patron gets access to all the content. Payment will be charged only on 1st of the next month in case patron stays subscribed. If person deletes the pledge before the end of the month then Patreon doesn't count him as patron and does not charge him.
I believe it is normal when people unsubscribe, especially at this crazy times. COVID, financial problems or simply release for next month isn't interesting for them. And i suppose they do not even know that payment won't be charged for the subscription.
So enabling upfront payment should solve this issue for downloading content without payment.
In case people join to receive one specific release they do not need to stay one full month to be charged for it.
Thank you all for being loyal and for your support!
Alexei
Comments
yeah mate, i had to do it earlier :)
Alexei Popovici
2020-08-05 08:41:39 +0000 UTCGlad to hear you are turning this on. Every other patreon I'm on (10+) does it, and you should too. Might not make sense for certain types of content but absolutely for downloadable files.
Nicholas
2020-08-04 18:16:53 +0000 UTCFor those who stay more then one month its all the same. Payment is charged on 1st of each month. This change will affect only new patrons who join. For them it means that first time they will be charged immediately on join and after like usual on 1st of the month
Alexei Popovici
2020-08-04 17:51:11 +0000 UTCSo each month we will have pay ? I'll in it for the long haul regardless
Jonathan marable
2020-08-04 17:39:48 +0000 UTCthank you mate! highly appreciate. I believe whats happened is because of system imperfections. patreon wasnt developed like a service platform :) Anyway now all should be cool )
Alexei Popovici
2020-08-04 17:11:15 +0000 UTCOh man, sorry you were getting gypped, you're an amazing artist and deserve every penny for your craft.
logan king
2020-08-04 16:56:56 +0000 UTCI have edited the post to clarify the topic with Patreon first, before making any conclusions
Alexei Popovici
2020-08-04 14:25:12 +0000 UTCi got some unclear data this month and decided to enable this feature just to be sure all works correctly
Alexei Popovici
2020-08-04 14:17:25 +0000 UTCWhat do you mean by that?
Robert Valdes
2020-08-04 13:45:09 +0000 UTCgood change man.
Sebastiaan Babyn
2020-08-04 12:06:27 +0000 UTCYe. Good change.
2020-08-04 09:04:27 +0000 UTCGood change then!
Mini Manatee
2020-08-04 08:45:57 +0000 UTC
