Elena Rossini 🌈Apr 24

A routine reminder that it's always a good idea to boycott #Substack.

We have long known that it platforms and profits from Nazi publications. And now: #manosphere influencers with multiple accusations of serious crimes... so much so that there is a dedicated Wikipedia page about them: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_affairs_of_the_Tate_brothers

No problem for #Substack though! They happily take a 10% cut from all paid subscriptions.

There are many great alternatives to SS: Ghost, Buttondown, beehiiv, Patreon... no more excuses

Show threadPetra van CronenburgApr 24

@_elena Please be aware that we have an #EuropeanAlternative based in Germany: #Steady - https://steady.page
I use them for years and am very satisfied, great for EU-conform invoices.
Like Patreon and other services where you can also earn money, of course, they also take a fee (only) on paid subscriptions.

The problem why so many people don't leave Substack: They get new readers from the platform. The smaller the platform, the fewer readers you get

#newsletter #blogging #journalism

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Show threadNiklas Korz
@NatureMC @_elena Looks interesting, thanks for sharing! A bit unfortunate that they only offer payout through Paypal though.
Apr 24 at 12:31pmWeb
Show threadPetra van CronenburgApr 24

@niklaskorz No, they have 4 payment offers: https://help.steadyhq.com/en/articles/6265640-how-to-make-a-payment

It's the creatives who choose their offers.

Many choose Paypal because it's widely accepted. Paypal has a bank status in the EU, and therefore much stronger regulations than elsewhere. And their invoices comply with the requirements of the tax authorities. Here in France, they are directly connected to them.
That means that I don't have any paperwork for my declarations, the invoices of Steady and Paypal comply 100%.

@_elena

How to make a payment | Steady Help Centre

Show threadPetra van CronenburgApr 24

@niklaskorz Ah, sorry, I just see that you speak about the payout only. Yes that's Paypal: https://help.steadyhq.com/en/articles/6265682-do-i-need-a-paypal-account-to-receive-payouts

But feel free to ask/propose them alternatives!

@_elena

Do I need a Paypal account to receive payouts? | Steady Help Centre