https://blog.fansforx.com/patreon-is-challenging-youtube-with-own-video-hosting-platform/ Since its inception in 2013, Patreon has enabled autonomous content creators to get paid directly by fans via subscriptions for videos, podcasts, and other work, augmenting their ad revenue. However, now that YouTube has been completely developed as a mainstream component of many consumers’ media diets—a process has been accelerated by the pandemic—asking creators to scrounge cash from third-party platforms becomes inefficient. “Support me on my Patreon page,” you may have heard from YouTube video artists ranging from HBO star Issa Rae and rapper Joe Budden to unknown video podcasters. “Support me on my Patreon page,” you may have heard from YouTube video artists ranging from HBO star Issa Rae and rapper Joe Budden to unknown video podcasters. This is because Patreon CEO Jack Conte has seen this and is aiming to join the ranks of firms like Twitch, Vimeo, and others that provide video makers with a platform to host their shows.