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i see what you mean on the nature of donations and the steps patrons can take if they feel unsatisfied with the benefits and stuff but i still think its essential to consider the broader context of subscription-based crowdfunding platforms like Patreon.
while its true that the benefits listed on each tier are perks and not obligations, its also important to acknowledge that these tiered benefits play a significant role in attracting patrons to pledge their support, patrons choose to subscribe and contribute because they believe in the project's potential and want to see it come to fruition, their ongoing support is not solely based on goodwill, but also on the expectation of receiving certain exclusive content or updates in return, platforms like patreon provide a structure where creators and supporters enter into a mutually beneficial arrangement. This arrangement allows creators to receive consistent funding and motivation, which is crucial for their continued development, while supporters get to be part of the creative journey and gain access to exclusive content. It is not just a one-sided act of giving money but rather a symbiotic relationship. and your right that they can just unsub, also you say donations but its subscriptions i would say that they are for expectations, hence the symbioltic relationship aspect, but i do see what you mean though
Oh definitely not a one-sided thing. I just think the payoff for patrons is more about the project itself, not any side perks. Patrons give money to Creators whatever they think they are worth or whatever they feel comfortable in donating.
Besides, I think there are two types of patrons. One type, for example, just want an early release or some exclusive wallpapers. Those types will just sub for a grand total of 5 minutes to get whatever they want out of it, then cancel immediately. From my experience, those types are not going to stay subbing at that tier month to month after they got what they wanted.
The other type are people that choose to stay subbed month to month (regardless of tier). When people stay subbed, they aren't typically doing it with any kind of expectations or obligations in mind. They know what they're doing and they're doing it just to support the project, not any side perks.