josephsunny

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   by josephsunny 9y ago

   Yes, we are using Stripe to process payments. We also used Stripe Atlas to incorporate. We are not partnered with them in any other way. Sorry if the copy is misleading, we'll correct it.
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   by josephsunny 9y ago

   Patreon has placed itself as a 'membership business' as we can see from their copy. The reason why Patreon did not implement this already, is that it'll affect their recurring model. If supporters find out that there's a
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   by josephsunny 9y ago

   First off, thank you for the kind words. That FAQ section was recently updated to make more clarity on the subject (the irony!). I'll definitely bring this up in the next brainstorming session and improve it. To clarify, platform fee i
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   by josephsunny 9y ago

   Will do! Thanks for the tip.
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   by josephsunny 9y ago

   I'm sorry you feel that way, but I disagree. Creators, charities and public figures of all sizes and type use BuyMeACoffee to receive support. William LeGate, an activist (#boycottNRA) used BuyMeACoffee just yesterday to raise $2500 in
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   by josephsunny 9y ago

   That's great. We're betting big on crypto ourselves and is soon supporting all major coins (via CoinBase commerce). Good luck with the product :)
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   by josephsunny 9y ago

   Sorry about that; we're still trying to find the right balance between having a beautiful page and higher conversions :) We'll look into this.
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   by josephsunny 9y ago

   Yes, we are similar in branding :) Ko-fi is a good old product! Here's what we do differently: Multiple payout option (Paypal and Stripe), Exclusive content (gift your supporters with exclusive rewards to encourage more donations), off
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   by josephsunny 9y ago

   Welcome to BuyMeACoffee Stephen! Glad to be your first supporter :)
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    by josephsunny 9y ago

    Thanks, Michael! Welcome to BMC, and enjoy your first coffee on the house :)
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    by josephsunny 9y ago

    Thanks, @arrayjumper! Patreon works best for creators with a huge loyal following, those who are most likely to pledge a monthly donation. Small creators find it difficult to raise any money at all from Patreon. I think it's a decent i
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    by josephsunny 9y ago

    First off, thanks for such a comprehensive feedback! 1. You can skip that page in one-click; but I get your point. We decided to do this to avoid any confusion for new creators; especially when the whole point of the platform is to receive
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    by josephsunny 9y ago

    Thanks @canvasduck! Leave your BuyMeACoffee link if you made one. Would love to buy your first coffee :)
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    by josephsunny 9y ago

    Welcome to BuyMeACoffee! Your platform fee is waived for lifetime; and glad to buy your first coffee :)
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    by josephsunny 9y ago

    BuyMeACoffee is a place to ask for quick one-time donations - supporters can donate and leave a comment in less than a few clicks. Patreon is for monthly pledging and does not usually work for small creators. We have seen creators use BuyMe
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    by josephsunny 9y ago

    Weird. Terms page is working fine from our side, and is linked correctly from the homepage: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/terms Can you try again please?
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    by josephsunny 9y ago

    BuyMeACoffee.com co-founder here. BMC is a friendly way for creators (bloggers, artists, developers) to receive donations from their audience. We have seen the platform used in ways we never imagined. William LeGate, an activist (boycottNRA
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    Show HN: Buy Me A Coffee – A free, fast and friendly way to receive donations(buymeacoffee.com)

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