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Are you a patreon?
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Musky_Cheese
Banned
No. I view the content. I ain’t giving people money.
Scopa
The Tribe Has Spoken
I personally don’t and I never will unless something totally amazing comes along. To be honest, I think it’s one of the dumbest things ever in the way that it has played out so far. Mind you, I don’t understand watching “internet personalities” playing games instead of playing them myself, so maybe I’m too old for this model. I will never acknowledge let’s players as an occupation because I’m an old fart and the idea of it makes me laugh, so I would never give them money.
I’ve seen too many Patreons produce poor content and I can’t wrap my head around why anyone would give a stranger money to do basically nothing or do something really poorly. But, it continues to happen.
I have also seen numerous Patreons sign advertising deals after already recieving thousands of dollars a week/month on Patreon. Very, very comfortable money and yet they still seek out advertising dollars on top. Pure greed.
To each their own, but the vast majority of Patreons I see are basically scams in my opinion. There is a reason many of them hid their monthly dollar numbers as soon as they were given that option by Patreon. They don’t want anyone to know how much free money they are getting for very little output. It’s hilarious.
But people will continue to give strangers money for nothing or very little because ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
A great example is that Youtuber who stopped producing his game reviews years ago (there was a thread on here, can’t remember his name) and people on NeoGAF said “I’ll still give him money every month because I used to like his videos and hopefully he will make some more”. Literally money for nothing. Perplexing.
Rant over and in saying that, people can do what they want, but you asked if I give money to any Patreons and the answer is a resounding NO. Lol.
I’ve seen too many Patreons produce poor content and I can’t wrap my head around why anyone would give a stranger money to do basically nothing or do something really poorly. But, it continues to happen.
I have also seen numerous Patreons sign advertising deals after already recieving thousands of dollars a week/month on Patreon. Very, very comfortable money and yet they still seek out advertising dollars on top. Pure greed.
To each their own, but the vast majority of Patreons I see are basically scams in my opinion. There is a reason many of them hid their monthly dollar numbers as soon as they were given that option by Patreon. They don’t want anyone to know how much free money they are getting for very little output. It’s hilarious.
But people will continue to give strangers money for nothing or very little because ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
A great example is that Youtuber who stopped producing his game reviews years ago (there was a thread on here, can’t remember his name) and people on NeoGAF said “I’ll still give him money every month because I used to like his videos and hopefully he will make some more”. Literally money for nothing. Perplexing.
Rant over and in saying that, people can do what they want, but you asked if I give money to any Patreons and the answer is a resounding NO. Lol.
Phoenix RISING
Banned
JordanN
Banned
I'm normally anti-taxes but I fully support crowd funders like Patreon.
At least you get a choice where your money goes instead of the government deciding for you. Plus, a lot of patreons offer you rewards based on how much you contribute so it's not completely a wasted effort.
Aintitcool
Banned
I don't, but I am happy there are people that do.
Happy1996
Member
I thought that patreon is about geek girls in bikini and without it. But this is something different.
Phoenix RISING
Banned
It might be easier to get funding with girl in bikinis, but yes, this is like, the complete opposite of that.
The girls are mostly on the Twitch team. One of them is like 6'5 or something, and she wears a giraffe costume as a joke about it.
Hoya Destroyer
Member
Im not, but I would be if I had more money.
There are some game ideas and modders that I'd like to support.
There are some game ideas and modders that I'd like to support.
AaronB
Member
No, but there are a few that I plan to when I can spare the funds. Probably nothing game-related, though.
I support Hardcore History by buying old episodes rather than straight-up patreon. Brett Kollmann makes fantastic football content on youtube and has extra stuff for supporters. I don't just watch people play games; I look for content that's either in-depth analysis or wildly funny.
I support Hardcore History by buying old episodes rather than straight-up patreon. Brett Kollmann makes fantastic football content on youtube and has extra stuff for supporters. I don't just watch people play games; I look for content that's either in-depth analysis or wildly funny.
rokkerkory
Member
How is Patreon like paying taxes? LOL
RokkanStoned
Member
It varies. Anywhere between $10 and $50 a month.
Spheyr
Banned
My taxes support freeloaders.
Patreon donations support freeloaders.
It wasn't exactly a tricky post.
rokkerkory
Member
Since you're not quite that smart to get the difference. Taxes are mandatory and Patreon is a new business model for entrepreneurs. When Patreon becomes mandatory then you can talk.
Spheyr
Banned
The fact that you're completely missing what I'm softballing at you does not make me the one who's "not quite that smart"
ThatStupidLion
Gold Member
If i contributed itd be to jackson palmer
woopWOOP
Member
I used to, until I needed to save every penny for myself for awhile. I vaguely recall supporting around 4 through patreon, but I cut that down to 1.
Gave a couple of bucks to someone writing retro videogame reviews in his spare time and making nifty gifs of some of the games he played. The reviews made me laugh regularly so I gladly supported him with that little. Eventually things got in the way, I stopped reading the site and eventually dropped that patreon too.
Gave a couple of bucks to someone writing retro videogame reviews in his spare time and making nifty gifs of some of the games he played. The reviews made me laugh regularly so I gladly supported him with that little. Eventually things got in the way, I stopped reading the site and eventually dropped that patreon too.
LoganKnight4949
Member
I set aside about $20 a month for a few podcasts that give me great joy every week.
Their extra content for being a patreoni is substantial too.
Their extra content for being a patreoni is substantial too.
wondermega
Member
Patreon is a great idea. For the longest time I was not really into donating anything at all - but I have been listening to the Player One Podcast for 10+ years now and they never fail to entertain me. They all have day jobs so they never ask for money, and beyond the boilerplate at the end of the episode they have NEVER asked for handouts in all of that time. Therefore, since I am working I have no issue giving them $10 a month to support. I give the same to Jeremy Parish/Retronauts, who put out plenty of great retro game content across the board and IS trying to make a living doing this. Not impossible that I will regularly pay to other patreons in the future. I am picky about it though (you have to be).
As an indie developer (on the side) I know what it is like to work hard and put content out there. At some point you have to relinquish the notion that people will pay for it - either you will hit it really big, or you just won't there really is no middle ground - but when even just a few people take an interest in what you are doing, and pay it forward any amount, it really means a lot.
As an indie developer (on the side) I know what it is like to work hard and put content out there. At some point you have to relinquish the notion that people will pay for it - either you will hit it really big, or you just won't there really is no middle ground - but when even just a few people take an interest in what you are doing, and pay it forward any amount, it really means a lot.
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SLoWMoTIoN
Unconfirmed Member
Hell no.
TheSweeper
Member
I give a couple of bucks to a few creators I like.
Pejo
Member
Yep. Wish I'd have known there was a market for this years ago.
I don't personally support anyone on patreon, but I can't believe how many cosplayers can make a living off of it as a platform.
Revolutionary
Member
I'm a New Yorker so I'm allergic to handing out money to panhandlers.