Update on Video Sharing Timeline


This is an announcement about sharing upcoming videos.

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We’ve come to a decision about this relatively new Patreon account. We’re sorry if it rubs anyone the wrong way, that’s not our intention, we’re just getting settled in here on Patreon. The change is, we’re going to release video content publicly on YouTube after a month, instead of keeping it locked up here forever.

The initial idea was to keep all content pay-walled on Patreon permanently. We’d release teaser videos on YouTube that would attract people over to Patreon. That does not look like a good long term strategy. 

First, it hasn’t worked so far. That’s because our official V&T YouTube channel isn’t that big. Second, the YouTube audience is a lot bigger than the Patreon audience. Third, I’ve been keeping the best videos here on Patreon, locked up, they will be more effective in the long run if they get YouTube exposure eventually.

The bottom line is, starting August 1, most video content will continue being released first to the VIP tier, then about 10-14 days later to the Official Patrons tier.

The change is that after 30-ish days, we’ll make the Unlisted videos public on YouTube. The change is retroactive to include existing content here on Patreon.

OK that’s it for the announcement! Thanks for understanding. Please provide any feedback in the comments or contact me at jim@virginiatruckee.com.


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