Well, I'm using the word as it is used today. That doesn't really address my confusion.

Patreon is a world were value produced is both determined and rewarded by a free market of consumers choosing where to spend their money.

I do find it ironic that a socialists are at the top of the Patreon food chain and yet the comment:

> it's not ironic if you really understand socialism.

says I shouldn't. I'm looking for someone to explain to me why.