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That's exactly why they don't. As long as your content doesn't violate their guidelines or the laws of major jurisdictions, they could give a rat's ass on whether or not you're delivering on promises. Patreon is a platform, not a publisher, so they leave disputes about whether a creator is updating in a timely manner between the creator and the patron. Their own FAQ states that if you're not happy with their output, your only recourse is to stop donating. Of course, ICSTOR learned the hard way that people mass-reporting you for rape/blackmail content will also get their attention.Thanks for the reply.
Is it possible why they didn't stop the donations is because they also get a cut from each of the donations?
They're not going to change this arrangement because 1) it means they'll have to hire additional staff like arbitrators and moderators, raising costs; and 2) it opens up a whole world of liability because they'll be expected to keep a close eye on all content. There's a good reason other platforms like Facebook and Twitter have been so reluctant to step in and police their users.