Donation usually implies that it's given to a cause or to a charity. That just isn't what Patreon is. It's people marketing and selling content on the internet.
But saying "donation" brings up feels for people. That's exactly why you see people in here adamant that they've been "donating" to their fave indie artists! It makes them feel philanthropic.
Those same feels are why Tim Sweeney used the word "donation". It makes you think a 30% cut is being taken from non-profit pediatric hospitals for the poor - Sheriff of Nottingham style. It's hyperbole.
Patreon doesn't say the word "donate" anywhere on their website. The closest they come is saying how to "pledge support" for your favorite creators by subscribing for a month and canceling.
Donating to small indie artists is philanthropic and should warrant “feels”.
Patreon does not use the word donate, but they do consider contributions to by “donations” even under recommended tax policy if the artist happens to be a non profit, not that we need to consider taxes to be relevant to feels.
But saying "donation" brings up feels for people. That's exactly why you see people in here adamant that they've been "donating" to their fave indie artists! It makes them feel philanthropic.
Those same feels are why Tim Sweeney used the word "donation". It makes you think a 30% cut is being taken from non-profit pediatric hospitals for the poor - Sheriff of Nottingham style. It's hyperbole.
Patreon doesn't say the word "donate" anywhere on their website. The closest they come is saying how to "pledge support" for your favorite creators by subscribing for a month and canceling.