Patreon update starting October

I don't have a problem with there not being a video - part of the stated reason for the switch was to get free of monthly deadlines. And I'm happy to be supporting an ongoing process rather than paying each video - it even feels much more like being a patron vs a customer. However, an end-of-month "here's what we're working on" post would be really appreciated in months that there is no new content.

Ken Hall

I'm wondering what's going on? It's been almost two months since we heard from anyone here.....more wondering if everything is allright?

Kathleen O'Sullivan-Cook

No new video in October, though? :-(

Nick Ulanowski

Hey, is it possible to change the monthly amount? I do not want to join the $10 tier, but I would like to double to $4 a month, but I can't find a way to do that...

Björn Lammers

Wonderful!

So are you the director or something, Nella?

Jonny Seed

^^ My question too. I'm happy with monthly billing, just don't want to accidentally drop off.

Stephen B

Big supporter of this change!

Paddy O'Furniture

Sounds good!

Stephen Notley

👍🏼

Sounds good. It seems like it will be more stable income for you folks as well.

Brett

Question: will the current per-video support automatically become the per-month support?

Klil H. Neori

Great!

Sascha Moros

I much prefer monthly billing.

Karim El-Hayawan

I was surprised when I became a patron to see the per/video model being used. I've always understood being a patron as supporting the work being done to create, not as a means to pay for the product created. The change makes sense to me and I appreciate the transparency regarding reasons and impacts.

Hell. I've not liked that this was by video upload. I always like contributing every month to my favorite artists and the per update model always makes me nervous I might not support just because of an unforeseen circumstance.

Maria Luna Celeste

NELLA!!!!!! ...that is all I have to say.

Aris Behren

Sounds good to me too! Thanks!

Joe Lou

Thank you for letting us know. I'm glad that you are taking care of yourselves.

Haldon Lindstrom

Love what you produce and very happy to be able to support it, but I have to say that I'm not happy with this change. Patreon already gives patrons the ability to limit the number of times we are charged per month if we want to, and I for one would happily pay two or even more times in a single month if you were delivering that much finished work. As for putting less pressure on you to meet deadlines, that too seems like a downside from my perspective. Without putting too fine a point on it, we are supporting you to produce work, and if you get that support even when you don't produce work, I feel like you are less accountable to me as a patron. I'm not trying to lead a revolt or anything – I hope you continue to get the support you need to produce the work that I love, but I'm going to lower my support to a minimal level for now as a result of this change. (For what it's worth, I recognise that some other prominent creators on Patreon are making a similar move, Amanda Palmer for one, and I have given those I support the same feedback.)

Kevin Yank

Thank you! Have an excellent September

I'd rather have a predictable charge. I'll probably up my pledge in Oct.

Tom Taylor

Thank you for the update Nella, and for your work.

Rodrigo V. Perez

I'm wondering the same - is our current tier going to become the new monthly pledge, or what?

Eric Lundquist

Right on. I'm on board.

Crescent Minor

Suits me, everyone else I contribute to is monthly, this just makes it easier to predict how much I'm spending. Take all the time you need to be awesome.

LupinThe8th

Nice. I'll probably increase my contribution a bit. Take the time necessary to make good things!

CodeTako

Do people need to change anything or do we just roll over into the new setup or what? (I'm really lazy and need these things spelled out for me)

Eileen Nguyen

Sounds great! Hope you all are doing well.

I told Chad he should do this, especially with all the trouble he's been having with his grandma.

Jennifer Miller

Cool!

Cools, thanks for the update :)

<3 Nella No problems here. I'm fine with either method.

imperatorvult

I would have stayed patreon either way but this helps a lot! :) Thank you!

Sounds good. All patreons should be run this way imo.

Freya Northman

Currently on a financial plan that's better off paying per video, but I love Lindsay's videos too much to really argue. The heads-up is more appreciated than you might believe. Keep on keepin' on.

I like this change!

Mattie Kenny

Thank you.

I like this change. I'm relatively new and wasn't sure how often videos came out, so signed up at $2/video to not blow up my budget. Now I'll likely up it to the $10/month level knowing that it'll stay constant.

I've seen this done before, for similar reasons, and it's generally been a move for the better. Best of luck to all involved!

Sounds good. It's pros and cons really though. If you ever under-produce one month, you might also find you then feel pressure due to taking people's money without providing what you feel is enough content to justify that. (At least, that's the argument I've heard from some creators.) But it's definitely an individual choice, and if this system works best for you, then that's fine with me.

David W (d20dave) (d_dave)

Seems like a good idea when your work takes a lot of time to make :) more than happy to help!

I would have been fine with the per video charge, I expected to spend 10-20 per month on my Content de Ellis. But if this encourages enthusiasts who can't spare the dosh to regularly give more, I'm cool with that as well. Nothing worse than feeling like ya have to scramble towards the difference of getting paid and not.

Mister Joshua

I changed my pledge from $10 to $2 because of this. That unexpected Beauty and the Beast video hurt the budget I was planning.

Nick Ulanowski

That's great! I honestly have been hoping you guys would do this for a while

Mo Springer

Kinda surprised y’all weren’t doing this already! No qualms here 🙂

David Loring

This works better for me :) As you say, personal budgets are hard!

Yay, hi Nella. Fine by me, keep up the good work!

Alex Wright

BTW this is very bold move imo.

Callen

No problem here, I would rather have your work not feel rushed.

Hi Nella! Good to know.

Callen

Alright by me. Looking forward to whatever's next in the pipeline.

Stuart Wilke

Thanks for the update, and for both of your ongoing efforts.

5099 5618

A welcome change. Thank you!

That's all right—I prefer monthly payment as a patron as well since it's more reliable, and it's fine if the content doesn't come on a strictly monthly basis anyway. You guys keep rocking <3

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