Ars Technica

Substack’s “Nazi problem” won’t go away after push notification apology

Well, shit. I had several Substack subscriptions that I enjoyed. However, continuing to read those subscriptions would be like continuing to go to a Nazi bar because there are some entertaining ...

A $250,000 Substack offer wasn't enough to lure a Pulitzer-winning art critic from his staff writing job. He said he can't stand the idea of constantly 'barking' for subscribers.

New York Magazine art critic Jerry Saltz declined a $250,000 Substack newsletter deal, saying, "It is not my real work to write for 'subscribers.'" ...
Politifact

No evidence Luigi Mangione published viral, deleted Substack article

Police hadn’t released the document to the public as of Dec. 10. But some X users were sharing what they said was a manifesto Mangione published on Substack, a subscription-based platform for online ...
Business Insider

Substack went from pandemic darling to a love-to-hate company in the media world. Insiders reveal why the startup has struggled — and how it's trying to get its buzz back.

Substack doesn't rely on advertising for revenue — a decision executives have maintained throughout its growth — and users can use the platform for free. The startup's revenue comes from the 10% cut ...
Fast Company

Patreon’s rivalry with Substack is growing. Who will win over creators?

Substack and Patreon are vying to become creators’ primary revenue stream. For most influencers, payouts from platforms like Meta or Google aren’t enough to build a sustainable career. Rather than ...