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
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@thomholwerda @osnews more people should raise their prices for apple devices if apple's gonna do this. apple device owners chose to use apple devices, let them pay the apple tax or switch to a platform that's not supporting an evil company
Aug 12, 2024 at 6:38pmWeb