Writers are fleeing the Substack Tax

Substack logo on a graphic orange and gray background.

Substack, the once buzzy newsletter platform, is losing a new swath of writers to rival platforms most people haven't heard of. Just last month, The Ankler, one of Substack's most popular publications, left for a platform that gives it more control over its site. Others who have departed Substack within the past year voiced similar complaints and cite the platform's increased focus on social features as well as a pricing model that puts a chokehold on their business.

Substack faced talent drain in 2024 linked to its platforming of Nazi newsletters, but now it's not just the platform's stance on hate speech that's driving away creators.

Sea …

Read the full story at The Verge.



from The Verge https://ift.tt/blncPsf

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Gemini app finally expands to audio files

Image
Google made three major updates to its Gemini-powered products on Monday: The Gemini app now accepts audio files; Search can handle five new languages; and NotebookLM creates reports in the form of blog posts, study guides, quizzes, and more.  According to a Monday post on X by Josh Woodward, vice president of Google Labs and Gemini, audio file compatibility was the “#1 request” to the Gemini app.  Free Gemini users max out at 10 minutes of audio, and five free prompts each day. AI Pro or AI Ultra users, meanwhile, can upload audio up to three hours in length. All Gemini prompts accommodate up to 10 files across various file formats, including within ZIP files.  Additionally, Google Search’s AI Mode has rolled out five new language options: Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, and Brazilian Portuguese, thanks to the integration of Gemini 2.5 with Search, according to a company blog : “With this expansion, more people can now use AI Mode to ask complex questions in ...
Read more

Hilarious Indian PUBG video goes viral with over 10 million views under 24 hours

Image
The mobile version of Playerunknown's Battleground has become nothing sort of a sensation with over 20 million daily active users from all around the globe. It has been well received in India too, since the country was amongst the top three when it comes to the most number of players in Season 2 of the game. Now, the YouTuber, Ashish Chanchlani has published a new video that is based on his own experience while playing the game and most Indian PUBG Mobile players will find something that they can relate to in it. Titled “PUBG : Ek Game Katha,” the video will take you through an entertaining set of events. It has gone viral with over 10.5 million views under 24 hours. You can watch the video here but do note that Chanchlani is famous for throwing random cusses, so we suggest you watch it with a pair of headphones on. As of writing this article, the video is currently on the number 3 spot on YouTube’s trending list, in India. Right from the get-go, Chanchlani takes a jab at alm...
Read more

Top 5 games in Steams Spring Sale 2023

Image
Steam is back with its annual Spring Sale 2023. It is offering massive discounts on PC games up to 85% discount. The Spring Sale 2023 is live with so many games and it will end on March 23 at 11:30 pm IST.  Here is the list of the top 5 games with heavy discounts on Steam: Batman: Arkham collection at ₹202 Batman: Arkham collection is available on Steam at a price of ₹202 which includes three Batman: Arkham games; Batman: Arkham Asylum, Batman: Arkham City, Batman: Arkham Knight and a Batman: Arkham Knight Season Pass. Steam has offered an 85% discount on this collection.  In the game, Batman is fighting against crime in Gotham City. In the Batman: Arkham series, Batman fights with many famous villains like Joker, The Riddler, Hugo Strange, The Penguin, Bane, Deathstroke and many more. Red Dead Redemption 2 at ₹1,056 Red Dead Redemption 2 is available on Steam with a 60% discount which makes it available for ₹1,056. Red Dead Redemption 2 follows Arthur Morgan, ...
Read more