Thom, exceedingly pureAug 12, 2024

I have no contracts, agreements, or business with Apple. I do not use Apple products, do not rely on any of their services or tools. Yet, because of their illegal rent-seeking and predatory behaviours, even I have to deal with their bullshit because Apple is forcing Patreon to change its billing system. I have to raise prices on people using iOS to subscribe to the @osnews Patreon.

https://news.patreon.com/articles/understanding-apple-requirements-for-patreon

Existing Patreons and Patreons using the web or Android are unaffected.

Apple is a cancer.

Apple’s requirements to hit creators and fans on Patreon

Apple requires that Patreon switch to their iOS in-app purchase system, or risk being removed from the App Store. Here’s what’s creators need to know.

Apple’s requirements to hit creators and fans on Patreon
Show threadruiAug 12, 2024
@thomholwerda @osnews teensy bit harsh. YOU don't have a deal with Apple, but some of YOUR customers are using Apple's platform and Apple has decided there's a charge for that, same way you decided to charge your customers for your stuff. Make your stuff free, no more Apple hassle? If you're not doing that, you understand Apple's motivations, no? Also, they're not forcing you to raise prices at all, you're choosing to pass on the platform fee to your customers.
Show threadThom, exceedingly pureAug 12, 2024
@rui @osnews I am not using Apple's platform. Why should I pay for it?
Show threadrui
@thomholwerda @osnews you don't have to pay for it if you chose to let your iOS-using customers pay the platform costs
Aug 12, 2024 at 5:35pmWeb
Show threadMark Shane HaydenAug 13, 2024

@rui

Dude.

@thomholwerda *is* paying for it if @osnews loses subscriptions from Apple-using patrons who are unable or unwilling to pay the Apple Tax or move off the Apple platform

Show threadkasilasAug 13, 2024
@rui @thomholwerda @osnews
If you truly believe what your saying cool, but it is so obviously anti-competitive that even Apple won't maintain this position for long.