It is straightly Apple and Patreon. And in terns of Apple, they do think Patreon is accessing their customer base ( You ) and hence they want a cut of it.
> "you" does not even come into the equation
Second sentence:
> Patreon is accessing their customer base ( You )
Of course I come into the equation. Apple does not and cannot subscribe me to a Patreon without my initiative and consent.
You are acting as if someone is forcing you to do it.
>and contradicts itself.
To word it better, You the customer does not come between Apple and Patreon.
It is straightly Apple and Patreon. And in terns of Apple, they do think Patreon is accessing their customer base ( You ) and hence they want a cut of it.