"We have to have free human expression in some capacity": Patreon CEO shares frustrations about getting adult content past payment processors
Patreon CEO Jack Conte expressed frustration with payment processors like Stripe and Mastercard, who dictate policies on 'adult content' and threaten to withhold services. This pressure has led platforms like Steam and Itch.io to change their policies, impacting creators. Conte highlighted Patreon's efforts to build leverage through a 'hot-swappable payments architecture' to better support artists on the platform, while acknowledging the ongoing challenges in navigating these complex financial and content regulations.
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- Nilay Patel
- itch.io
- AI Generated Content
- Stripe
- Paralives
- Dwarf Fortress
- Jack Conte
- Steam
- Patreon
- Content Moderation
- Payment Processing
- Mastercard
- Adult Content
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