Because someone asked...
Would you guys be interested in more options, like a Discord where you can chat together and with me? Someone brought it up, potentially as a higher tier option, but I could see just including it in the $1/month membership. Is that something you'd want? Do people WANT higher tier options for supporting me, are are we happy where we're at?
Not making this a pole because that limits what options you guys can choose to respond. Just hoping to get a discussion going as to how I can make this the best space to support me, and each other, and enjoy chatting with people who like the same things you do.
Comments (9)
I wouldn't join discord. My main concern with discord is that it would further fragment the discussions on patreon and in the comments on your stories. If you want to do something additional, I would prefer a discourse forum (assuming non-patrons can still at least view the discussions).
While it would be more work (and maybe cost some money), it gives a good reason to create a new, higher patreon tier. Last time I looked, discourse had an official patreon plug-in (though I don't know if it would allow non-patrons to view forum discussions). If you do go this route, I would appreciate a new tier not being too costly. I can't exactly afford to put too much more into patreon.
You have the lowest tier of all the writers I know. Creating a higher tier (3$? 5$?) would be understandable, but then you need to think about associated perks. Increased (or exclusive) voting power? Alpha release in advance from lower tier and public (how much in advance)? Discord is nice as a communicating tool but it can take a toll on your available time and the interest depends on who joins to say what...
I don't know how I feel about this. I rarely take advantage of Discord channels. I remain neutral.
The 1 dollar option for discord would be great as a bonus 👍
I love the Discord idea, as far as higher tiers go, I'm happy with how things are but I wouldn't be opposed to the idea.
Yes I would
I asked a few questions in there. I assume this response was in regards to a discord server, am I right? Or were you saying you wanted more tiers of support? Just feeling out where my Patrons are at, so the clearer you can be with what you want the easier I can give it to you.
Discord is nice