BitClout, a social network with big backers and vocal critics

Re:BitClout, a social network with big backers and vocal cri... by AzzieElbab on Sunday March 28, 2021 @12:00PM (#26611397)

I actually pay for few substacks. I do not see anything wrong with paying for independent content and none of the people I subscribe to had ever over advertised. To me it is about the value these people provide.

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Re:BitClout, a social network with big backers and vocal cri... by PragmaticPulp on Sunday March 28, 2021 @01:34PM (#26612287)

I'm also subscribed to a few substacks, but I don't want to subscribe to 20 different people's newsletters.

Nothing wrong with paying for content, but I don't want my Twitter feed full of daily pitches to sign up for the same thing over and over again. I use Twitter as a social network to communicate with people, not consume advertisements for content on other platforms. When someone turns their Twitter feed into a stream of ads or asks, I unfollow.

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Re:BitClout, a social network with big backers and vocal cri... by risyachka on Sunday March 28, 2021 @01:06PM (#26612013)

Totally agree. If Substack or self-promoted book has good value - I am thankful that people promote it.

Dismissive attitude makes you miss out on a lot of opportunities.

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