Since rolling out our blocking feature, creators are no longer able to delete members.
Here’s why: deleting members was a way for creators to temporarily remove members from their list of members. This didn’t stop members from rejoining the creator’s Patreon community, so it was essentially a short-term solution.
When a member’s payment is declined, that member is automatically revoked access to a creator’s members-only posts, until that member’s payment is processed. A creator does not need to delete a member to prevent the member from viewing the creator’s posts.
What can a creator do instead of deleting a member?
If you have a member whose pledge has been declined, they will automatically be revoked access to your members-only posts and will receive an email from us to update their payment info. You can also send them a message yourself, which is sometimes more effective.
If you have a member who has been detrimental to your success on Patreon, you have the option of blocking them. Blocking a member will remove their pledge to you as well as prevent them from becoming your member again.
Learn more about how to block a member on our article.