This could be a totally legitimate rollout hurdle for a new program, but the fastest way to lose people's trust is to fuck with their money. People signing up t

This could be a totally legitimate rollout hurdle for a new program, but the fastest way to lose people's trust is to fuck with their money. People signing up to the program will already feel like it is their money, an entitlement they earned. Unfortunately these kinds of creator relationships are frequently lopsided and entirely un-negotiated. You just get what they give you and be happy about it.