Anil DashApr 7, 2023
The lesson isn’t just that you have to get off of Twitter; the lesson is you also have to get off of Substack.
Show threadLaurie Voss
@anildash Obviously I think Mastodon is a sufficient replacement for Twitter, do you have a favorite alternative for people whose livelihood is paid self-publishing on Substack?
Apr 7, 2023 at 9:46pmWeb
Show threadAmerica You're In Danger, GirlApr 7, 2023
@seldo @anildash i mean idk, is there reason for them to leave substack?
Show threadDelicious TerrineApr 8, 2023
@overunderclover @seldo @anildash yes to demonstrate ur purity
Show threadAmerica You're In Danger, GirlApr 8, 2023
@seldo @anildash i guess i mean is there a story about Substack other than Elon screwing its users, is the idea to use another one ans he wont block it bc they have no competing tool there?
Show threadMcNeelyApr 7, 2023
@seldo @anildash as a reader I can't say that I see a big difference between Ghost and Substack. I think that might be the natural choice of alternative?
Show threadDavid EmmettApr 7, 2023
@seldo @anildash Patreon is an option. Safest option is your own website with a paywall. Only external dependency is a payment processor, and there are usually plugins for that. I use #Drupal and the Commerce License module for my website (which is my main source of income). I suspect Wordpress has a similar system
Show threadDelicious TerrineApr 8, 2023
@motomatters @seldo @anildash most writers don't have the bandwidth to DIY. Just maintaining the website, even if you have the knowledge, would take up way too much of their time
Show threadDavid EmmettApr 8, 2023
@Langoustine @seldo @anildash understood. Just pointing out that it's an option. But you need either the technical ability to maintain a site or the cash to pay someone else.