Substack's Content and Business Model Challenges
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Bogdanp
Kettled twice. Extra chewy, extra trustworthy.
Summary
The article discusses Substack's challenges, including its 'Nazi problem' and broader issues related to its business model and platform stability. It highlights concerns about the platform's future and the implications for users, especially high-profile journalists like Terry Moran, who recently joined Substack after leaving ABC.
Key quotes
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Substack's content woes are bound up with its shaky business model in ways that are bad for all of us.
It's Substacks All the Way Down
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