So, did anyone switch to Liberapay? Their platform is less polished but I rather like that they’re a not-for-profit organization.
So, did anyone switch to Liberapay? Their platform is less polished but I rather like that they’re a not-for-profit organization.
I’m shocked that 1) they didn’t anticipate $1 donors getting angry at this change 2) the change wasn’t telegraphed ahead of time. How can a company change such a fundamental part of their business like this? I worry that their VC-funded business is going to result in all sorts of shenanigans once they have to start showing 10x returns on venture capital.
Yup, my thoughts exactly. I’d like to see a co-op model where creators have control over company decisions and share in the profits.
Yes! Something like the way Vanguard is structured. It’s a workable model for a company that commits to it.
Wow, I had no idea Patreon was VC-funded. Talk about an oxymoron.
It’s why I recommended against it. A lean nonprofit is best for that kind of thing.
I switch to Liberapay for unrelated reasons, though they are missing a reward system, without that you’re missing what a lot of people use Patreon for (and of course, the NSFW material is missing too)
I hope that they’ll add these features one day, but it’s mainly a one man show as far as development is concerned, and I see no public roadmap.
Here is a nice comparison of crowdfunding platforms: https://wiki.snowdrift.coop/market-research/other-crowdfunding
Does liberapay not allow nsfw content?
I’m not sure, Liberapay is mostly intended for FLOSS projects.
I know there is also this one: https://www.tipeee.com/ maybe some people will enjoy it!
Is it a non-profit?