Substack's mandatory Apple IAP requirement draws criticism from creators
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Summary
The article criticizes Substack's decision to require all writers to offer Apple's in-app purchase (IAP) system, arguing this move undermines the creator economy by forcing writers to give Apple a 30% cut of their earnings. The piece frames this as a betrayal of Substack's original promise to empower independent writers and creators.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledSubstack just fucked over their writers (and readers).
Last week, they announced that all writers would be required to offer Apple's in-app purchase (IAP) pay
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