I just saw reports of "auto-hidden" comments on two of the most popular dissident Substacks (Steve Kirsch, who corrected the problem, and Jeff Childers, who I am sure will do the same very soon). But yes, a very disturbing move from Substack, which I hope they correct. The left's echo chamber is going to get oh so much more echo-ey. Over on the free speech side, we need to manually correct. Thank you for your attention to this matter!
Yes I had not heard of it until TriTorch brought it to our attention on today’s C&C. Sorry Alex he beat you to the punch. But I’m overjoyed you are not going to stifle free speech that’s why I pay for your Substack.
According to Grok and 3rd part sources, Reich. 1.1 million.
• Third-party directories like Sidestack currently list him with 10K+ paid subscribers (a conservative floor/estimate) and 1.1M+ free/total. sidestack.io
Most likely they don’t. Just like one of the first DODE discoveries that the U.S. govt was paying for 10s of 1000s of subscriptions to NYT and other left wing rags, I would bet the last dollar in my pocket (and after what happened to gold, silver and mining stocks the past week I have a lot fewer dollars) that none of that growth is organic.
The funding is coming from somewhere. And it’s not individuals who want to pay to read Reich. Or Krugman. Etc.
Look out you’re going to be censored for using the word “retard”! Back when I was a kid we called everyone a retard, today the norm is “you f——-g b——-d”, I like retard better😁!
"FREE speech isn't always nice" Damn straight! Just the fact Substack is considering this is disconcerting. IF it goes thru many will LEAVE the platform. I know I will!
What you're looking at is a content "moderation" similar to our local paper. My dearest has had his comments withdrawn so many times because they don't meet "community standards" such as referring to a previous poster by name (e.g., Daisy Mae simply repeats the same tired talking points...) No no, that's mean! So Daisy Mae, who is a known idiot, gets to repeat the same bull over and over. Or asking for evidence (e.g., Abner should cite examples for his accusations.....) Nope again. I just want to let you know the AI moderation always trends in one direction and, generally, it is not toward objectivity. It is, in simple terms, subverting free speech. Don't, just don't. The carpetbaggers will have to deal.
I was going to reply using a string of expletives that would make an old sailor's jaw drop open, but then decided not to. Thanks for not using the AI feature, it seems to me that they are trying to shoehorn it into every possible aspect of our lives.
I engage in debates with people frequently on different forums. That is the nature of discussion. My rules for blocking are personal threats and over the top profanity.
Its amazing how many people start cussing one out, doxxing, and threatening when the argument has no legs to stand on.
Respectful disagreements are how we learn. But to many, and it seems some with Substack, want to live in an echo chamber.
Interesting. Reply Rules, Comment Rules, Posting Policies, etc. Weren't those the same vehicles used to by Jack and team to ban you from Twitter after the Biden Admin, and Pfizer nearly broke their arm?
Fascinating the "Rules" will be curated by a LLM that was most likely coded and trained by a liberal snowflake. "Be Nice" Nope. "Be Honest" Yep.
I'm new to Substack so this is news to me, Alex. Thank you for educating us about the matter while paying us the compliment of letting us think for ourselves.
I just saw reports of "auto-hidden" comments on two of the most popular dissident Substacks (Steve Kirsch, who corrected the problem, and Jeff Childers, who I am sure will do the same very soon). But yes, a very disturbing move from Substack, which I hope they correct. The left's echo chamber is going to get oh so much more echo-ey. Over on the free speech side, we need to manually correct. Thank you for your attention to this matter!
Yes I had not heard of it until TriTorch brought it to our attention on today’s C&C. Sorry Alex he beat you to the punch. But I’m overjoyed you are not going to stifle free speech that’s why I pay for your Substack.
Me too.
Please, Alex, confront Substack management publicly on this, and force them to respond.
"Force them"? How?
A couple years ago Matt Taibbi posted the ultimate comment on comments on his substack, i guess people were demanding he censor..
An entire post dedicated to his rules for commenting.
A one line post;
"I have none".
That's so Matt.
Those big Communist accounts didn’t organically grow.
Robert Reich with a million plus subscribers.
Please.
Trump derangement Substacks have taken over the platform. Reich, Krugman, Richardson, etc supposedly have millions of subscribers and make millions of dollars. Likely sharing email lists and laundering ActBlue funds: https://yuribezmenov.substack.com/p/trump-derangement-substack-profit-analysis
Yep. With the operative word in your post being ‘supposedly’.
Say what. That little piss ant has a million subscribers? Who in their right minds would read this retard either paid or free.
His stats show 1.1 million w/10,000+ paid.
There are stats out there in Media Post and other tracking sites that claim he is one of the very top echelon with 300k paid.
And that’s my point. (expanded).
Either they are lying to make you think the Communists/Marxists/Socialist whackos are popular.
Or it’s not organic growth. If Soros is willing to pay protestors and rent buses, they sure are willing to buy subs.
Or both.
The explosion of left wing writers on Substack and the suppression of conservative voices all happened in 2024.
None of it was organic.
Are you talking about Reich or Krugman having 1.1 million w/10,000+ paid.
According to Grok and 3rd part sources, Reich. 1.1 million.
• Third-party directories like Sidestack currently list him with 10K+ paid subscribers (a conservative floor/estimate) and 1.1M+ free/total. sidestack.io
Wow, can't believe anybody would pay to read his thoughts.
Most likely they don’t. Just like one of the first DODE discoveries that the U.S. govt was paying for 10s of 1000s of subscriptions to NYT and other left wing rags, I would bet the last dollar in my pocket (and after what happened to gold, silver and mining stocks the past week I have a lot fewer dollars) that none of that growth is organic.
The funding is coming from somewhere. And it’s not individuals who want to pay to read Reich. Or Krugman. Etc.
You pretty much nailed it with your pithy post.
I need to learn to write pithy posts. .
Look out you’re going to be censored for using the word “retard”! Back when I was a kid we called everyone a retard, today the norm is “you f——-g b——-d”, I like retard better😁!
Even worse when I was in middle and high school fag was popular
Like the ChiCom backed anti data center push. How many of the million are ChiCom subscribers
I subscribed just to make fun of him.
They always find a new way to grift.
Thank you! I have to admit I’ll cancel any subscription that uses this feature.
I think 'me too' - great idea!
Alex, I hope you have a plan when Substack makes the new 'optional' system mandatory. These things get out of hand in a hurry.
Yes, if that happens I’m guessing a new platform will spring up to meet the need.
"FREE speech isn't always nice" Damn straight! Just the fact Substack is considering this is disconcerting. IF it goes thru many will LEAVE the platform. I know I will!
What you're looking at is a content "moderation" similar to our local paper. My dearest has had his comments withdrawn so many times because they don't meet "community standards" such as referring to a previous poster by name (e.g., Daisy Mae simply repeats the same tired talking points...) No no, that's mean! So Daisy Mae, who is a known idiot, gets to repeat the same bull over and over. Or asking for evidence (e.g., Abner should cite examples for his accusations.....) Nope again. I just want to let you know the AI moderation always trends in one direction and, generally, it is not toward objectivity. It is, in simple terms, subverting free speech. Don't, just don't. The carpetbaggers will have to deal.
I was going to reply using a string of expletives that would make an old sailor's jaw drop open, but then decided not to. Thanks for not using the AI feature, it seems to me that they are trying to shoehorn it into every possible aspect of our lives.
I engage in debates with people frequently on different forums. That is the nature of discussion. My rules for blocking are personal threats and over the top profanity.
Its amazing how many people start cussing one out, doxxing, and threatening when the argument has no legs to stand on.
Respectful disagreements are how we learn. But to many, and it seems some with Substack, want to live in an echo chamber.
This is total BULLSHIT and will not stand!
(Did this get through? Just testing… 😏)
Hilarious!!!
Interesting. Reply Rules, Comment Rules, Posting Policies, etc. Weren't those the same vehicles used to by Jack and team to ban you from Twitter after the Biden Admin, and Pfizer nearly broke their arm?
Fascinating the "Rules" will be curated by a LLM that was most likely coded and trained by a liberal snowflake. "Be Nice" Nope. "Be Honest" Yep.
Agree Alex. The tone of Sustack is changing……this an example of ‘sensitive ‘ qualifiers….as in woke.
I'm new to Substack so this is news to me, Alex. Thank you for educating us about the matter while paying us the compliment of letting us think for ourselves.
Their lack of self awareness is astounding.
And the censorship default is pouring salt on the wound.
Almost like they have a death wish.
Substack is going communism.
Democrats, (nice word for communism) think censoring is
a "nice thing" to protect everyone from ugly truthful comments.
Remember Truth hurts, ( a little bit ) but it also can save your life.