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When I tell ppl that moving to Substack is a terrible idea, this is why. It doesn't just host Nazi newsletters, it promotes and makes bank off them. This isn't new information—folks have been reporting on it for years—but if it's new to you, act accordingly www.theguardian.com/media/2026/f...

theguardian.comRevealed: How Substack makes money from hosting Nazi newslettersExclusive: Site takes a cut of subscriptions to content that promotes far-right ideology, white supremacy and antisemitism

Bobbie

@bobbie.net

7 Feb

I find it strange that the Guardian doesn't mention previous reporting on this issue, notably by Jonathan Katz in the Atlantic in 2023... but just know that there are lots of alternatives out there. I'm happy to help anybody who doesn't know where to start. www.wired.com/story/best-s...

wired.comThe Best Substack AlternativesThese three alternatives to the newsletter platform offer just as many—if not more—features, and can be easier on your wallet.

Bobbie

@bobbie.net

And I'm led to understand that many of the prominent folks on Substack are given extra $ or other incentives to stick around. Or they just feel trapped and scared to leave! But @caseynewton.bsky.social moved his NL elsewhere and wrote about the results in detail: www.platformer.news/leaving-subs...

platformer.newsWhat I learned in year four of PlatformerEverything that happened after we left Substack

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