YouTube builds a wall between creators and Patreon

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by Sindy Cator on September 28, 2017 at 5:08 pm

According to several YouTube creators, the site is no longer allowing them to add Patreon links at the cards at the end of their videos, unless they monetize said content. Meaning that, unless you allow YouTube to run ads on your videos, it’s going to be a little harder for you to make money from your work. Confirmed. This is bullshit. pic.twitter.com/Kh428fWiWO — Ian Danskin (@InnuendoStudios) September 28, 2017 As noted in the above image, YouTubers will need to be approved for monetization before being able to link to their own website. Ian Danskin of Innuendo Studios, who was one…