This chapter analyzes Apple's decision to enforce a 30% in-app purchasing fee on services like Patreon, delving into the implications for creators and small businesses. It highlights the tensions between Apple's profit motives and the sustainability of platforms reliant on membership revenue. The discussion also critiques the complexities of Apple's App Store rules and their potential to disrupt industry norms, raising concerns about the future viability of creator-focused business models.
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