Patreon removing the go live feature
Just got some bad news. Patreon are removing the go live feature, which is what we use to do the live typed AMA's here on patreon with the host.
We will look for suitable alternatives, if any of you have suggestions, let us know in the comments.
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Hey fam, im cool! Im actually just happy to finally be supporting something that has brought me hours of entertainment 🤷🏽♀️
Wait, i came too late for the amas??
Hi Roxy, Patreon removed the go live feature we used for typed AMAs. But we will come up with a solution to keep doing them. As a $5 patron, you'll still get the monthly recorded AMA's. There will be no change to those. They are released as audio files, like the episodes.
What's the reason behind the removal? That might gives us more to think about in terms of a solution.
The reason given was that only a small percentage of creators were using the feature, so it wasn't worth keeping. We'll come up with an alternative though.
Another podcast only allows people in their Facebook group who are Patreon contributors. However,I’m not sure how easy it is to distinguish who is a patron or not. I think they gave out a code for Patreon supporters only. I’m so sad about this but I’m sure there is another way.
Another group on Facebook exclusive to Patreon members
Could you create a discord ? Xxx
Did Patreon give an acceptable reason? Isn’t a “live ama” a perk for membership? Seems like BS to me.
It's a feature that creators can use for a perk yes, so we were very disappointed to hear they are removing it. But the reason given was that only a small percentage of creators were using the feature, so it wasn't worth keeping. We'll come up with an alternative though.
A lot of communities use Discord, which is integrated with Patreon, but I'm not too familiar with it.
Can't you do a private subbreddit and just share the link on here?
Would it not work to just make a post and then people could reply to it? Or does it have to be a live post?
Potenital option.
I agree with the reddit option. Could even make your own Subreddit for the show.
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That too bad, but I have to say it was not the most reliable service. I’ve had to restart the app a few times in order to see the new posts.
Bummer, it was always nice just saying hi to you. You may just need to do reddit AMA's maybe? ..Or you can add me on FB and message me there haha
Reddit wouldn't work because then it would not be exclusive to Patreons