Riley Testut Aug 13, 2024

Was on a flight to Europe when the Patreon news dropped, but don’t really have anything to add that hasn’t been said

This *is* Apple now — arguably the greediest corporation around today, with no compassion for indies and artists. Really makes me ashamed to have ever defended Apple as the good guys https://news.patreon.com/articles/understanding-apple-requirements-for-patreon

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 threadEmma (IPG)
@rileytestut it's insane to me how they're doubling down on all their shitty practices now after being under fire for them
Aug 13, 2024 at 10:52amWeb
Show threadRiley Testut Aug 13, 2024
@ipg they’re basically just stealing Trump’s playbook
Show threadOwen 🇦🇺Aug 13, 2024

@rileytestut @ipg It feels like Apple is becoming the Donald Trump of the big tech industry. *sad*

A few Apple executives should probably be gifted an orange jumpsuit in recognition of their business practices. 🤪

Show threadnexy <3Aug 13, 2024
@ipg @rileytestut That's what they do best - make shitty decisions, then wait out the storm until it either blows over or becomes the industry standard.