Oct 1, 2022·edited Oct 1, 2022Liked by Modern Discontent
I'd love to support the worthy substacks fighting for our rights, but I can't for two reasons: 1. I'm unemployed so money is tight, and 2. even if I had a job right now, I live in a country where the government can, and does, freeze bank accounts for donating to what they deem an unacceptable cause (honk, honk, Canadian truckers).
Oct 1, 2022·edited Oct 2, 2022Liked by Modern Discontent
I don't have specific substacks to recommend, but I did want to comment that I dislike the trend of copying someone's entire post inside of their own, especially without permission. Even if they state the name of the author, I think it more appropriate to link to that person's post. This would accomplish a few things: lead the reader to the author's substack for which they may explore further and even subscribe, mislead readers who may have missed the name of the actual author that I have even seen provided at the bottom of a post before, and it also takes away from the stats of the original author in assessing their reach and readership.
I’ve thought about this for some time. I subscribe to about 20 substacks but can pay for only 4-5 at a time, so I rotate once in awhile. It would be great if substack created an alternative funding mechanism, e.g., a reader could also have a flex account from which funds are distributed monthly based on time or as directed. I wouldn’t replace the current model, but I wouldn’t mind being able to throw some money around, so to speak -- a few dollars here, a few there, just to lend support and show appreciation. Pass it on.
I've been trying to figure out which substacks to subscribe to, given that my hubby is finally back to work, and we're back on our feet. I was gifted a subscription last year, and I will certainly be supporting that substack in future. I've subscribed to yours, as you make some very valid points. I honestly am overwhelmed deciding. Like other commenters here, I've also wished there was a different model. Some days, I don't have time to do much more than skim articles, as I'm in my busy season at work. I also understand some bigger substacks don't need my support as much as others. I also don't want to mooch! I've been thinking of subscribing to Jessica Rose's substack. She's a fellow Canadian. Any other ideas? I can subscribe to about 5 - U.S. dollar is still much stronger than our Canadian dollar!
I'd love to support the worthy substacks fighting for our rights, but I can't for two reasons: 1. I'm unemployed so money is tight, and 2. even if I had a job right now, I live in a country where the government can, and does, freeze bank accounts for donating to what they deem an unacceptable cause (honk, honk, Canadian truckers).
You do have my sincere thanks, though!!!
I don't have specific substacks to recommend, but I did want to comment that I dislike the trend of copying someone's entire post inside of their own, especially without permission. Even if they state the name of the author, I think it more appropriate to link to that person's post. This would accomplish a few things: lead the reader to the author's substack for which they may explore further and even subscribe, mislead readers who may have missed the name of the actual author that I have even seen provided at the bottom of a post before, and it also takes away from the stats of the original author in assessing their reach and readership.
In addition to your excellent Substack, one that's well worth everyone's attention, in my opinion, is Stephanie Brail's Wholistic.
https://wholistic.substack.com/
She's one I always make time to read.
I’ve thought about this for some time. I subscribe to about 20 substacks but can pay for only 4-5 at a time, so I rotate once in awhile. It would be great if substack created an alternative funding mechanism, e.g., a reader could also have a flex account from which funds are distributed monthly based on time or as directed. I wouldn’t replace the current model, but I wouldn’t mind being able to throw some money around, so to speak -- a few dollars here, a few there, just to lend support and show appreciation. Pass it on.
I've been trying to figure out which substacks to subscribe to, given that my hubby is finally back to work, and we're back on our feet. I was gifted a subscription last year, and I will certainly be supporting that substack in future. I've subscribed to yours, as you make some very valid points. I honestly am overwhelmed deciding. Like other commenters here, I've also wished there was a different model. Some days, I don't have time to do much more than skim articles, as I'm in my busy season at work. I also understand some bigger substacks don't need my support as much as others. I also don't want to mooch! I've been thinking of subscribing to Jessica Rose's substack. She's a fellow Canadian. Any other ideas? I can subscribe to about 5 - U.S. dollar is still much stronger than our Canadian dollar!