If you use something like Patreon to fund your projects (whether art, technical, or otherwise), or any other form of "regular donations by individual people for the stuff you do", I want to hear from you:
What is it like for you? Do you prefer it over a salaried job? Why or why not? What are the stress factors, and are they better or worse than the other options you have available for income?
(Please answer also if you don't get enough donations to replace other forms of income, including if you have a salaried job *in addition to* your donations! I just want to get a feel for how folks experience the differences)
@joepie91 i try with Liberapay on my projects and blog, but i have never made a cent.
I think it takes something extra to get money. No idea what it is.
Good luck!
Patreon talk
@joepie91
I have a Patreon and a Ko-Fi, but don't make much with either, though I've never tried to make that be my income. Hell no I wouldn't prefer it over a salaried job, I'd take that in a heartbeat instead.
@joepie91 I used to have a patreon attached to my already well developed modelling career. It was not worthwhile. It made a lot less money than the time I put into it. I think this is particularly notable considering the work was already selling, the marketing was already working, the business was already viable... just not on patreon.
@joepie91 I used to have a Patreon, for years, but got rid of it because it complicated getting food stamps and literally paid me $1/month minus fees
It's really hard to get the ball rolling ime, but if you already have a big audience that'll help
Also feel free to respond if you *used to* use something like Patreon, but don't anymore!