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Chemo to Clicks: The Double Life of a Cancer Influencer
health1 month ago

Chemo to Clicks: The Double Life of a Cancer Influencer

Diagnosed with breast cancer at 35 in 2023, Sarah Barness began documenting her treatment on Patreon, tapping into the cancer-influencer ecosystem, and grew a subscriber base that provided nearly $1,000/month during active therapy. But as hair regrew and treatment ended, engagement waned, forcing her to confront being ‘invisible’ and navigate the ongoing realities of cancer beyond visible symptoms, a tension echoed by other young survivors about authenticity, community, and monetization in illness content.

via Business Insider|
#breast-cancer#cancer#health
Substack Exodus: Writers flee for Ghost and Beehiiv over price and control
tech2 months ago

Substack Exodus: Writers flee for Ghost and Beehiiv over price and control

Writers are fleeing Substack as its 10% revenue cut, rising fees, and limited customization push publications toward rivals like Ghost and Beehiiv (and subscriptions like Patreon). High‑profile departures such as The Ankler, The Rose Garden Report, Extra Points, and Culture Study illustrate the trend, with critics arguing Substack’s closed ecosystem and new features pressure creators to move elsewhere; Substack counters that subscribers can be exported and points to ongoing platform expansion.

via The Verge|
#beehiiv#creators#ghost
Dylan Bets on Patreon With AI-Voiced Lectures
entertainment3 months ago

Dylan Bets on Patreon With AI-Voiced Lectures

Bob Dylan has launched a Patreon page called Lectures From the Grave at $5/month, posting six entries that include AI-narrated audio essays on Aaron Burr, Frank James, and Wild Bill, a Letters Never Sent piece from Mark Twain to Rudolph Valentino (under the pen name Herbert Foster), a seven-page short story titled Bull Rider credited to Marty Lombard, and an embedded Mahalia Jackson performance; it remains unclear who wrote the pieces, as Dylan’s official site hasn’t referenced the Patreon and Pitchfork has requested comment.

via Pitchfork|
#ai#audio-essays#bob-dylan
Influencer Turns Smoking and Booze Into a Full-Time Content Gig
usnews3 months ago

Influencer Turns Smoking and Booze Into a Full-Time Content Gig

A North Carolina influencer named Jacob Jones has built a large online following by posting videos of himself smoking cigarettes and drinking throughout the day on YouTube, Instagram, and Twitch. His main YouTube channel was demonetized over cigarette content, but he earns income from a smaller channel, Patreon subscriptions, and livestreams. Fans praise his lifestyle as “living the dream,” while critics warn of serious health risks and question the longevity of his model.

via New York Post|
#drinking#influencer#patreon
Apple Extends 30% App Store Fee to Patreon Creators With 2026 Switch Deadline
technology5 months ago

Apple Extends 30% App Store Fee to Patreon Creators With 2026 Switch Deadline

Apple has set a November 1, 2026 deadline for Patreon creators to switch to the iOS App Store's in-app purchase system, applying a 30% commission on subscriptions and digital goods (15% after a year); creators can either raise prices in the iOS app or absorb the fee, while supporters can still pay on Patreon’s website to bypass the commission; Patreon notes most creators have already switched and expresses disappointment with Apple's policy navigation.

via MacRumors|
#app-store#apple#commission
Second DMCA Strike Forces VR Modder to Pause Patreon Amid Ghostrunner Takedown
technology5 months ago

Second DMCA Strike Forces VR Modder to Pause Patreon Amid Ghostrunner Takedown

Luke Ross, known for a Cyberpunk 2077 VR conversion, says 505 Games issued a DMCA against his Ghostrunner VR mod, forcing him to pause Patreon and remove access to his 40+ conversions; Patreon auto-takedowns followed a previous CD Projekt DMCA, and Ross will extend existing subscribers’ access for one month with no benefits while the legal situation plays out.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|
#505-games#cd-projekt#dmca
Sims 4 Sex Mod WickedWhims Draws 400K Daily Pings
news5 months ago

Sims 4 Sex Mod WickedWhims Draws 400K Daily Pings

Kotaku reports that WickedWhims, a controversial The Sims 4 sex mod, isn’t just funded by its 16k Patreon supporters—its server reportedly sees about 400,000 pings per day as players start the game with the mod—indicating far wider active use; the mod adds explicit animations, extended relationships, pregnancy mechanics, and contraception, highlighting a demand for realism and raising questions about content policies amid EA/Maxis’ stated values and the broader industry context, including Saudi ownership considerations.

via Kotaku|
#ea#mods#news
VR Modder Pulls Cyberpunk 2077 Creations From Patreon After Fresh DMCA Strike
technology5 months ago

VR Modder Pulls Cyberpunk 2077 Creations From Patreon After Fresh DMCA Strike

Luke Ross, the creator behind Cyberpunk 2077 VR mods, has taken down his VR mods from Patreon after a new DMCA strike by 505 Games. He says he will disable all versions and related posts, and that new subscriptions will only support him with no access to the mods, citing the DMCA process as powerful for large companies and noting a prior DMCA from CD Projekt Red as well.

via Eurogamer|
#cyberpunk-2077-vr#dmca#luke-ross
"AltStore: Patreon-Backed App Support for iPhone in the EU"
technology2 years ago

"AltStore: Patreon-Backed App Support for iPhone in the EU"

The AltStore, an alternative app store, is set to launch an updated version in the EU, taking advantage of the Digital Markets Act to offer Patreon-backed apps and provide a new business model for developers to monetize their apps without relying on traditional in-app purchases. The store will initially offer Delta and Clip, with plans to allow other developers to distribute their apps through the storefront using the same Patreon integration. The EU version of AltStore aims to simplify the app sideloading process and provide a modern user interface, but final approval from Apple is still pending.

via TechCrunch|
#altstore#app-store#digital-markets-act
"Farewell to the Hard Drive: An Era Ends in 2024"
entertainment-media2 years ago

"Farewell to the Hard Drive: An Era Ends in 2024"

The Hard Times and Hard Drive, known for their comedic content, are facing challenges due to social media algorithms and advertising restrictions affecting their reach and revenue. To remain operational and independent, they are launching a Patreon for community support. They promise exclusive content and engagement opportunities for patrons, including articles, ad-free experiences, and a Discord community. If they don't secure enough patronage, they plan to refund subscribers and potentially shut down the Patreon. They encourage financial support or sharing their message to help sustain their comedic projects.

via Hard Drive|
##communityfunding#entertainment-media