I have activated the Discourse Subscription system which allows pretty much the same functionality as Patreon (minus the merch). Patreon is taking almost a third (28%) of normal donations (that’s assuming there is no merch which is an additional cost). So it kinda sucks basically. I thought maybe the merch would be a draw but I kind of doubt it’s that much of a plus.
So… new options! You will likely see the Support banner show up on different pages since yesterday. Support if you can. Switch from Patreon if you choose to, your call. I will of course appreciate all the support you feel comfortable giving as hosting and other costs have gone up lately. I am paying about 100% more for hosting vs. 2021 prices (and we have upgraded a few sites hosting as well).
Thanks Wade for being our first supporter in this group! Let me know if you have any trouble cancelling the Patreon signup, but I think it should be pretty easy.
Yeah I didn’t even know it was quite that high until I just calculated it from past statements. Stripe, which is the cc processor for this new system, takes the standard 2.9% and like a .30 fee per transaction. Much more normal.
I had to cancel my Patreon last year as our bank account got hacked so we stopped everything that might of been an issue. I will set up the KM subs over the next few days … its worth it … and thanks again for all your hard work you put into the site !
Question: Since I’m already paid-up on Patreon through May 1, 2025… If I switch now through the above link, do I stand to lose almost an entire year or will that roll-over into the new subscription? TIA
Technically you don’t need to have a subscription to enjoy the site, it’s just a convenient way to help Jim keep the lights on. So if you switched it would be just extra help.
Well that is my understanding anyway, if I am wrong I eat crayons and why did you trust me anyway.
Hi Mike
I think I understand what you mean. Sadly the answer is no as these are all automated payment systems. However if you did need to stop at some point I could do something on my end to keep you in a subscriber group for the additional months owed.
You will loose your months. That’s what happened to me.
I wanted to change my patron account payment from bank account to Cc and as soon as I canceled I lost the months I had left. It was paid for the whole year but I lost the membership.
I created a virtual card and used that for my payment so as to avoid using a regular card. This way I will be reminded to fill up my credit next year to renew my subscription (I chose a yearly payment).
Somebody mentioned Paypal, and I second that - I’d rather set up payments through Paypal instead of offering up my card details to Stripe! Any chance of a Paypal option Jim?
