If you have an Apple device and have installed the Patreon app, delete it now. Use the mobile web or desktop version.
Why? Because Apple is forcing Patreon to force the creators on the platform to give an additional 30% to Apple.
This is unconscionable, but then again we're talking about Apple.
https://news.patreon.com/articles/understanding-apple-requirements-for-patreon
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