Jeff Hicks is the host of World Class Bullshitters. It’s a podcast and YouTube channel that specializes in whining about Kathleen Kennedy, Brie Larson, and things in geek culture that dare to include women in prominent roles. The show is a proud member of Fandom Menace. It’s a loose group of YouTube channels that specialize…
Patreon
Explaining the new Patreon service fee
Beginning December 18, Patreon will charge patrons, the people giving money to the creators they support, a flat 35 cents plus 2.9% of the pledge. This means that if you decide to give $1.00 a month to YouTube creator Nerkish, Patreon will charge you $1.38 a month. Nerkish after Patreon’s five percent handling fee to the creator will…
Brianna Wu accused of fraud by Patreon supporter
Self proclaimed “Godzilla of Feminists” Brianna Wu is being accused of fraud by an anonymous Patreon supporter. The basis of the accusation is connected to the stated purpose of the Patreon goal. Here is what Wu posted on Patreon: Here’s where you come in: If you appreciate what I do, please chip in so I…
What is Patreon?
Patreon is a crowdfunding platform that allows “artists” to receive a fixed amount of money on a regular, monthly basis, directly from the people, the patrons, who consume their work. There’s also an alternate method that collects money every time the artist creates a new piece of work, for instance, a new podcast episode or a new YouTube…