Substack is in danger of collapsing under its own weight. There are just too many worthy accounts here now to expect readers to cough up $5 for every writer they want to read. There needs to be some kind of subscription/revenue sharing mechanism so subscribers arenât constantly asked for money for every damned article theyâd like to read. Sell tokens. Punchcards. Come on, SS, INNOVATE ALREADY.
You made it, you own it
You always own your intellectual property, mailing list, and subscriber payments. With full editorial control and no gatekeepers, you can do the work you most believe in.
Updated this post to include the spiritual testament of Pope Francis, now that itâs been officially released by the Vatican:
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âThroughout my life, and during my ministry as a priest and bishop, I have always entrusted myself to the Mother of Our Lord, the Blessed Virgin Mary. For this reason, I ask that my mortal remains rest â awaiting tâĤ