Patreon is good, though it has two major issues: 1. Unless you're on the more popular end of the bell curve, it's supplementary income, not a replacement for a

Patreon is good, though it has two major issues: 1. Unless you're on the more popular end of the bell curve, it's supplementary income, not a replacement for ads or subscriptions. The average Patreon user couldn't survive and pay rent with the amount they're making on the platform. 2. It's very much tailored towards 'personalities' rather than platforms or institutions. If you're a public figure whose work involves being in front of the camera/being highly visible with a dedicated fanbase, then Patreon will work great for you. If you're working on a website or platform and aren't treating it like a personal brand... not so much. An LPer like PewDiePie or Markiplier will make more from Patreon than the likes of the New York Times or Wall Street Journal would.