I stopped using Patreon since the purge, but sending me "updates" from a creator who has not posted anything new since 2023 makes me want to use it even less
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Unfortunately Visa has made it nearly impossible for me to use substar and fanbox so there aren't really any alternatives.
Subscription models are very beneficial for artists as they ensure a stable income for artists, but I don't like how those models rely on a single centralized platform.
Saw some news about a Japanese based credit card which is very promising and hopefully there can be a European alternative coming soon. In Norway, Vipps is used by over 80% of the population and is planning support to pay to select European countries next year. The more alternatives the better
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