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Patreon lets fans become patrons of their favorite

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artists and content creators.

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It's different than Kickstarter

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because it's not about one big project that requires lots of funding.

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It's more for bloggers or YouTubers or webcomics,

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anyone who creates on a regular basis. Here's how it works:

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When you become a patron, you're agreeing to give an artist a tip, of an amount you set,

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every time they release a piece of content --

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whether it's a new song, a video, or a recipe.

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You can set a monthly maximum to make sure that you're always

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within your budget. Choose an amount, enter your payment information, and you're done!

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Becoming a patron allows you to view and post in the artist's stream.

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And in exchange for your support, artists offer additional patron packages,

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which might include monthly Google Hangouts, music production tutorials,

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presale concert tickets, or anything they can offer as a way to say thanks.

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Patreon: empowering a new generation of content creators.