I'm getting really fed up with the developer using the Patreon platform to sell this software. If it's any good, just sell the damn thing. But to effectively pay for a subscription to a newsletter that might or might not have an update? That's ridiculous.
I paid a $5 amount or whatever it was, thinking I'd get an update. All I got was an email thanking me for that month's contribution. And that email - was the only newsletter. A total rip off.
I like SMP and was willing to pay for updates from time to time, but hiding it behind Patreon means I'll go elsewhere.