Since others are asking about where you're moving to, I'll share, in case it's helpful, that I'm integrating my newsletter into my Squarespace website. They have the capability of offering content for members only, which I'll use to continue to offer special, premium content to paying subscribers.
Thanks for the heads up. I'm actively unsubscribing from substacks for the same reason you're moving, so I fully support this change!! I hope the transition is smooth and look forward to reading your work on a more ethical platform :)
I recently started a newsletter and opted for Ghost. It's focused identity, ritual, and spirituality through the my lens as a Jewish convert, so Substack absolutely didn't feel like the right place to set up shop. I definitely don't judge/fault anyone who stays though, as you pointed out there are a lot of financial implications for creators.
Thanks for sharing this. It is always good to know the ethics of the places behind the people whose work I admire. Disappointed in Substack, but fully supportive of you as you cross into new spaces.
Thank you for sharing that Anjali. The situation with Substack is so disappointing. I have found this such a useful platform for the 10 months that I’ve been here and I have loved reading from lots of different people in an easy way, because I use the app.
I’ve been grappling with what to do with my own newsletter & podcast that live here. And for now since all my content is free and I don’t have any paying subscribers I will leave it here, as it means I don’t pay any hosting fees either.
If I decide to focus on trying to grow paid subscribers, then I might look elsewhere.
I've been feeling the same and am also looking for a better alternative. I don't have paid, so I have a few more options. Wherever you go, let me know and I'll make adjustments to your graphics free of charge. And thanks for doing this! Sometimes social pressure is the only accountability people get.
I'm leaving, too. I grapple with the ethics of the decision here:
https://mightyforces.substack.com/p/the-ethics-of-where-we-publish
Since others are asking about where you're moving to, I'll share, in case it's helpful, that I'm integrating my newsletter into my Squarespace website. They have the capability of offering content for members only, which I'll use to continue to offer special, premium content to paying subscribers.
Anjali, can you share where you’re moving? Beehiiv?
I love the tease about the Mediterranean diet. Looking forward to reading!!
Thanks for the heads up. I'm actively unsubscribing from substacks for the same reason you're moving, so I fully support this change!! I hope the transition is smooth and look forward to reading your work on a more ethical platform :)
I recently started a newsletter and opted for Ghost. It's focused identity, ritual, and spirituality through the my lens as a Jewish convert, so Substack absolutely didn't feel like the right place to set up shop. I definitely don't judge/fault anyone who stays though, as you pointed out there are a lot of financial implications for creators.
Thanks for sharing this. It is always good to know the ethics of the places behind the people whose work I admire. Disappointed in Substack, but fully supportive of you as you cross into new spaces.
Thank you for sharing Anjali, looking forward to seeing where you'll go and safe to say that I'll be following to whichever platform you'll choose ✿
Thank you for sharing that Anjali. The situation with Substack is so disappointing. I have found this such a useful platform for the 10 months that I’ve been here and I have loved reading from lots of different people in an easy way, because I use the app.
I’ve been grappling with what to do with my own newsletter & podcast that live here. And for now since all my content is free and I don’t have any paying subscribers I will leave it here, as it means I don’t pay any hosting fees either.
If I decide to focus on trying to grow paid subscribers, then I might look elsewhere.
I love your integrity and courage in your convictions.
And glad to be taking the plunge alongside you because I do not know what I’m doing 😳😅
I've been feeling the same and am also looking for a better alternative. I don't have paid, so I have a few more options. Wherever you go, let me know and I'll make adjustments to your graphics free of charge. And thanks for doing this! Sometimes social pressure is the only accountability people get.