That's what I tell all my friends who haven't found Substack yet - The BEST media source out there, just by sharing each individuals truth; My 'go too'. Thank you!
If any of your friends are interested in finding out more about Substack, I have made a 20 minute video with an introduction to Substack explaining what it is, why they might be interested, how to get started and how to get help. You will find it on my website www.annrichardson.co.uk for the low price of $4 which goes to charity.
You said that as if that is a good thing... villanising the news, fact checking, personally reported news and journalists writing before 2016, is part of moving folk toward social media and "influencers". Yes, there's great transformative writers here... Support their work not their fame on Substack!
Yes support the vision and the point of view which can open minds that are closed. The famedom is not what Substack is about but when the Instagrammers come that may change. We shall see
I beg to differ. It is a success for the many people who are publishing creative, material, political, material, and opinion and collecting monthly income on Substack. And I don’t begrudge them. BUT, We have to make sustainable alternative media.
I have many subscriptions that I’ve just added up, and it’s about $100 a month. I can’t afford that. I need a Network. My most recent subscription is to Meidas network, because they are the only people who are even paying lip service to developing a network. Maintaining several $5 and $10 subscriptions for people who are retired or work for low wages is simply not sustainable for those of us who pay. There has to be a better way.
I agree, I’d love to subscribe to everyone that had provided me value, but cannot afford to do so. It would not be sustainable. Nonetheless, I’m so appreciative of this platform.
Thank you. I have several unpaid subscriptions and I'm trying to decide which ones to pay for because I am retired and I can't afford to pay for them all.
I can’t afford the fees. I appreciate everyone and their generous time and insight. I understand the model of avoiding sponsors. However, I don’t have the funds. I will resort to the library if needed.
I also am a freeloader. Living on Social Security doesn't allow for any subscriptions, so I'll stay as long as they'll let me. I just hope greed doesn't take over, cause I like it here.
You are not a free loader. If you are commention, sharing and saying great things about your writer or podcaster you are adding. Everything isn't currency.
I have a solution. Offer us a subscription based on articles read regardless of author. Sometimes I run across authors with a single interesting article but feel no need to subscribe to every post.
Think of it like buying single issues of a magazine or a newspaper at a new stand, or eating at a buffet. Instead of subscriptions (or combined with) or home delivery, or ordering a fixed entree and sides, readers could pick and choose articles from and Substack. It could be a standalone way to pay and read, options for occasional single columns or bundles of columns by the month. Readers would continue their usual subscriptions per author, switch to the Buffet (I'm calling it, sounds better than Cherry Pickin's),or do both. I would also be nice if the Buffet was offered as a monthly subs, or a one time order that rolled over until all articles were chosen.
Monetization sucks the life out of every precious thing. Ideally, all writers should be supported financially if the need is there. I just desire to be a in position to do so. Regardless, Barron, your proposal is fair. ✌🏻
talking with people directly...#community I made a note the other day in substack around the irony that is Audible - millions of people listening.. yet "echo echo echoooo" silence when it comes to actually hey why not sit and listen to your family or people who live in your street - or friends - they too have stories unpodacsted unposted / unwritten that you can do so for free
This is one time the "continue thread" off screen is not used to limit chat. This response is emblematic of the problem. Few are aware they are all reading AI generated 'news'.
Its not, and some I sure won't be able to renew. Plus elections brought passion, so with the future will come less subscribers until it all ramps back up in four years.... We need a network, but how?
Like some others, I appreciate what Substack started off doing. It encouraged me to start a personally rooted journal dedicated to a Resonant Earth. Then came the subscription stuff.. at first mild, like the warm water about to boil frogs. Then Substack started starring or prioritising those most supported.. Who did they get to brainstorm that? AI..., Elon Musk... some algorithm t
I have really enjoyed the Substack's that I have subscribed to, but finding myself on the short leash of economic sanctions, I have no other choice but to use the "free" option since my $300.00 a month income barely allows me to communicate. I wanted to start writing about another of those subjects that I thought might be of human interest, but after spending over an hour reading through SubStacks Publisher Agreement, and knowing that if I published "Official Records" to support my arguments, I have some reluctance about anything that can be the subject of lawfare, even when a malicious persecution/prosecution should be easily exposed.
When the autocracy can cancel all rights, Constitutional, Parental, Human with the violence of extreme prejudice and all deliberate speed, and remain unchallenged by those families who have found themselves subjected to the hostile corporate takeover of the family (The natural parents cannot object or debate if we lock them up for months) in a rush to judgment. Where is the lawful protection of the poorest people in this country in all actuality? Competent courts and Judges, is not necessarily a matter of "Public Opinion" so much as Private opinion.
Substack has changed my life. I don't think I'd be a novelist today if I hadn't opened a substack account. Well done. You're making the internet a better, more productive place.
So don't mess that up with funding algorhythms that prioritise who draws funding, who you Substack "like" and ask us the wealthier of those 4 million, to fund that?
I found Substack because I was looking for Bari Weiss and her essays. After the Times fired her I subscribed immediately and to several other writers as well. Thank you!
Thank you for making this platform possible. I really appreciate and enjoy reading the thoughts of so many people and I’m glad to hear that it has led to the success of many.
The legacy media would not be dying were it not for their rejection of saying what is true over propaganda. Nobody goes there for news because it does not report news.
I just don't know what's available to Canadians to learn an uncurated accounting of events but Canada's experience with government funded media is a certainly lesson in how to lose touch with truth.
You know what’s cooler than 4 million subscribers? 4 billion. We are the media now.
That's what I tell all my friends who haven't found Substack yet - The BEST media source out there, just by sharing each individuals truth; My 'go too'. Thank you!
If any of your friends are interested in finding out more about Substack, I have made a 20 minute video with an introduction to Substack explaining what it is, why they might be interested, how to get started and how to get help. You will find it on my website www.annrichardson.co.uk for the low price of $4 which goes to charity.
That is a nice touch to donate to charity. Good for you!
Excellent - Thank you, Ann!
You said that as if that is a good thing... villanising the news, fact checking, personally reported news and journalists writing before 2016, is part of moving folk toward social media and "influencers". Yes, there's great transformative writers here... Support their work not their fame on Substack!
Yes support the vision and the point of view which can open minds that are closed. The famedom is not what Substack is about but when the Instagrammers come that may change. We shall see
Solid nod, for sure.
In all seriousness, if Substackers are going to portray themselves as citizen journalists we really need to determine a code of journalistic ethics.
What's wrong with the current one?
Nice one Yuri! Also please DM me
A self-curated newspaper. 🗞️ only my fav writers above the fold.
I beg to differ. It is a success for the many people who are publishing creative, material, political, material, and opinion and collecting monthly income on Substack. And I don’t begrudge them. BUT, We have to make sustainable alternative media.
I have many subscriptions that I’ve just added up, and it’s about $100 a month. I can’t afford that. I need a Network. My most recent subscription is to Meidas network, because they are the only people who are even paying lip service to developing a network. Maintaining several $5 and $10 subscriptions for people who are retired or work for low wages is simply not sustainable for those of us who pay. There has to be a better way.
I agree, I’d love to subscribe to everyone that had provided me value, but cannot afford to do so. It would not be sustainable. Nonetheless, I’m so appreciative of this platform.
I agree even though it keeps cutting me off when I criticise the inequity of its "new" funding model started just before the US election!
It no longer allows comment editing. It "likes" what suits its model and drives up subscriptions from those who better afford them!!!!
Thank you. I have several unpaid subscriptions and I'm trying to decide which ones to pay for because I am retired and I can't afford to pay for them all.
I can’t afford the fees. I appreciate everyone and their generous time and insight. I understand the model of avoiding sponsors. However, I don’t have the funds. I will resort to the library if needed.
I also am a freeloader. Living on Social Security doesn't allow for any subscriptions, so I'll stay as long as they'll let me. I just hope greed doesn't take over, cause I like it here.
You are not a free loader. If you are commention, sharing and saying great things about your writer or podcaster you are adding. Everything isn't currency.
I have learned everything isn't for everybody but we all can figure out how to add to it.
I have a solution. Offer us a subscription based on articles read regardless of author. Sometimes I run across authors with a single interesting article but feel no need to subscribe to every post.
not sure how the logistics would play out, but I really like the idea!
Think of it like buying single issues of a magazine or a newspaper at a new stand, or eating at a buffet. Instead of subscriptions (or combined with) or home delivery, or ordering a fixed entree and sides, readers could pick and choose articles from and Substack. It could be a standalone way to pay and read, options for occasional single columns or bundles of columns by the month. Readers would continue their usual subscriptions per author, switch to the Buffet (I'm calling it, sounds better than Cherry Pickin's),or do both. I would also be nice if the Buffet was offered as a monthly subs, or a one time order that rolled over until all articles were chosen.
Monetization sucks the life out of every precious thing. Ideally, all writers should be supported financially if the need is there. I just desire to be a in position to do so. Regardless, Barron, your proposal is fair. ✌🏻
Have you heard about "Every" ? It's a newsletter network like the one you describe. I think the website is every.to
On substack, or…?
Or talking with people directly who share your awareness and vision of what is now unfolding...Substack is becoming social media
talking with people directly...#community I made a note the other day in substack around the irony that is Audible - millions of people listening.. yet "echo echo echoooo" silence when it comes to actually hey why not sit and listen to your family or people who live in your street - or friends - they too have stories unpodacsted unposted / unwritten that you can do so for free
I agree with that. However, I want to follow people who are experienced political strategists, and can also also keep me up-to-date with the “news.”
I do not read a poem created by AI. Why would I?
This is one time the "continue thread" off screen is not used to limit chat. This response is emblematic of the problem. Few are aware they are all reading AI generated 'news'.
Poems come the heart when I have spoken to poets. A.I doesn't have a heart was it is an abuse of verbiage
I am with you. I am going to check them out for b it though.
Its not, and some I sure won't be able to renew. Plus elections brought passion, so with the future will come less subscribers until it all ramps back up in four years.... We need a network, but how?
Build our own
I agree build from the ground up!!!
Like some others, I appreciate what Substack started off doing. It encouraged me to start a personally rooted journal dedicated to a Resonant Earth. Then came the subscription stuff.. at first mild, like the warm water about to boil frogs. Then Substack started starring or prioritising those most supported.. Who did they get to brainstorm that? AI..., Elon Musk... some algorithm t
I have really enjoyed the Substack's that I have subscribed to, but finding myself on the short leash of economic sanctions, I have no other choice but to use the "free" option since my $300.00 a month income barely allows me to communicate. I wanted to start writing about another of those subjects that I thought might be of human interest, but after spending over an hour reading through SubStacks Publisher Agreement, and knowing that if I published "Official Records" to support my arguments, I have some reluctance about anything that can be the subject of lawfare, even when a malicious persecution/prosecution should be easily exposed.
When the autocracy can cancel all rights, Constitutional, Parental, Human with the violence of extreme prejudice and all deliberate speed, and remain unchallenged by those families who have found themselves subjected to the hostile corporate takeover of the family (The natural parents cannot object or debate if we lock them up for months) in a rush to judgment. Where is the lawful protection of the poorest people in this country in all actuality? Competent courts and Judges, is not necessarily a matter of "Public Opinion" so much as Private opinion.
es a network but how? Then it becomes what we left? may be just leave it as it is? We have to be visionary in all aspects. hmm.....
Thank you!! I spend a lot of time reading Substack authors. I appreciate the honesty I’ve found here.
Honesty and depth.
4 million! Insane! Proud of y'all!
Almost said hi and bugged you at invisible dog but you were busy signing books and I decided not to disturb your flow ❤️
aw man, i wish you had!!! next time!!
Substack has changed my life. I don't think I'd be a novelist today if I hadn't opened a substack account. Well done. You're making the internet a better, more productive place.
So don't mess that up with funding algorhythms that prioritise who draws funding, who you Substack "like" and ask us the wealthier of those 4 million, to fund that?
cool stuff.
Substack is on track to shift our culture for the better.
If its "on track" I worry who is building it and for whose wellbeing! Remember the railroads...
We're on the verge of hitting 10,000 subscribers and are earning more money than we ever did from any of our books except one.
We might not be the biggest Substack success story but we are incredibly grateful for the success we've found here
inspirational
What do you reckon is the reason for your support numbers?
He's interesting and he can write.
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Just excellent, Hamish. You guys have come a long way from the living room. Wonderful success for so many. Continued blessings.
That was a nice living room, though
Haha. Yup. Dog and all.
Thanks for all you do to improve this platform. I’m about to hit 4,000 subscribers, and am grateful.
Wow wow wow!! And yahoo to Substack-grown food stars
I found Substack because I was looking for Bari Weiss and her essays. After the Times fired her I subscribed immediately and to several other writers as well. Thank you!
Thank you for developing it!
This makes me so incredibly happy to read. Good on ya Hamish.
Thank you for making this platform possible. I really appreciate and enjoy reading the thoughts of so many people and I’m glad to hear that it has led to the success of many.
The legacy media would not be dying were it not for their rejection of saying what is true over propaganda. Nobody goes there for news because it does not report news.
Does social media report news from everywhere? As a Canadian whose free nationally supported news has been banned from Meta, that is a paradox
I just don't know what's available to Canadians to learn an uncurated accounting of events but Canada's experience with government funded media is a certainly lesson in how to lose touch with truth.
No other platform even compares to Substack. So glad I decided to start posting here. Here’s to the next big milestone 🥂