NEW ESSAY
“Support the show” is charity language. “Make me uncancellable” is a product.
That's what voluntary payment actually offers. Not mass adoption—fifty years of data killed that dream. An exit when Patreon bans you, PayPal freezes your account, or your bank decides your business doesn't align with their values.
The 5% who pay aren't your revenue. They're your lifeboat.
Adapted from S02E14: Why Ads Keep Winning.
https://trustrevolution.co/essays/bet-worth-making/
“Support the show” is charity language. “Make me uncancellable” is a product.
That's what voluntary payment actually offers. Not mass adoption—fifty years of data killed that dream. An exit when Patreon bans you, PayPal freezes your account, or your bank decides your business doesn't align with their values.
The 5% who pay aren't your revenue. They're your lifeboat.
Adapted from S02E14: Why Ads Keep Winning.
https://trustrevolution.co/essays/bet-worth-making/