Some of my friends cannot use the chat box unless they provide Substack with photo ID. People who have registered a bank account (by subscribing to someone) get a pass.

This was a text from my favorite pen pal today. Many of you know her. No name as this was a private message.

They are taking SS down it appears. As is I have said from day one though this platform was a kill box. A place to Corel the dissidents, classifiy them, rate them on the treat level. Then put on a fkn list.

I know of 2 Canadian authors here who were refused a passport. One holds a PhD and was a medical professional in fact. Not a criminal but treated like one FFS.

Maybe time to set up an alternative communication network. Not for fame recognition, clicks, $ or a free coffee.

Many of the people here I follow are the last stand.

If we don't fight this we are fkt.

Our children and great grandchildren will suffer the consequences of our failing to take action.