As for alternatives; Looks like there is a few options out there. But I cannot speak for any of them, as I only just found this list myself doing a search for some. slashdot.org/software/p/T...

However, there was a reddit post too where people recommended blessa.io and youpay.co

When I had an issue with Stripe processing something for me, I ended up contacting Throne about it and they were able to push it through fairly quickly.
Have you speaking with just Stripe for it, or with Throne too? If not, would recommend doing so.

Sorry to ping ya @thatzomboi.on.computer but as you have the list of SE alternatives out there for people, thought you may appreciate knowing this (Unless you've already been notified, then my bad!)

Took me a moment to find it, but this was made a while ago when information on the SE owners first came to light. Has a bunch of alternative options in it 🥰 docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Though, note that only within the last 24hrs has info come up on SAMMI. So would avoid that too. ❤️

And I don't feel like you need to make longer form content if your current method is working, yeah? 🤔

I know I also typically can only lurk on your streams (normally kinda busy around the time you stream), but it brings me joy to see your short form stuff too ❤️🤗

*kicks out the "you're"*
Sorry, starting to get sleepy. 😑

There is a lot of people who tried streaming first, ended up finding they had a talent for scripted/pre-recorded works and built up a good following on Youtube, then came back to streaming stronger with that following.
Could just be that you may be you're destined for a similar path? 🥰

And if they're trying to talk to you while waiting for their order, just excuse yourself to clean something away from them. :)

You just have to be polite. Don't have to sit there and listen to things you don't want to. 🥰

Whenever I had a customer who tried to turn to topics I didn't like, I would divert back to just focusing on serving/helping them with whatever by saying something that made it seem like I may have forgotten what they wanted/ordered. "Ah, just doublechecking I got this right, you wanted..." etc.

Ah, boo.
I'll try to keep an eye out for a fix, but it seems like so far there isn't one. And this seems to have been an issue since Windows 10. >.<

Tried checking my own settings for this, and I don't seem to have it. However, my audio device is also listed as RealTek, since I downloaded that driver directly to install when I built this computer.
Though, dunno if that'll work with Bluetooth/Wireless devices. Could be worth a try?

Tried to do a search on it, and seems quite a few others are running into the same issue. But for most (not all) it seems to be related to an audio device being reconnected to the computer.
Specifically Bluetooth/Wireless Headsets/Earphones.

And no solution for it, so far. :(