I've seen some creators do a patreon or a ko-fi, if that is how its spelled, and give like 2 weeks to a month early access for the supporters that way it still helps woth development, but is still available on other platforms as well.
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i wouldnt support the political extremists who run patreon, even if it was to get free stuff. at least itch only did this because they were forced to by banks that employ the same kind of political extremists who work at patreon. patreon engage in censorship willingly and enthusiastically .. remember - on patreon, if its got big eyes, its considered a child, regardless of those DD breasts ... "japanese style anime" = child porn to patreon