Anyone feel there is a significant UX issue with the way we consume newsletters?

Posted by ayugarg567 on Monday November 27, 2023 @12:32AM
from the self-post dept.

- I don't get much context from the subject line about what to expect from a newsletter edition.

- Managing emails becomes overwhelming - the volume and clutter make it hard to navigate and avoid constant notifications throughout the day.

- The consistency of reading all newsletter editions - maybe this one is just me.

- Most newsletters have a peak for their best content, then they go downhill. But we still have those newsletters coming in our inbox - because of their weird unsubscription process.

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Re:Anyone feel there is a significant UX issue with the way ... by johncoltrane on Monday November 27, 2023 @12:35AM (#38428525)

People consume newsletters?

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Re:Anyone feel there is a significant UX issue with the way ... by ayugarg567 on Monday November 27, 2023 @01:05AM (#38428741)

hahaha... That's the aftermath now

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Re:Anyone feel there is a significant UX issue with the way ... by ssss11 on Monday November 27, 2023 @05:51AM (#38430784)

Well firstly there’s so much salesmanship in email newsletters it’s hard to muster the attention to read them. Stop 1 would be no html content, remove tracking, remove sensationalism…. After they get wet might be talking. Something like RSS is a much better solution than email though.

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Re:Anyone feel there is a significant UX issue with the way ... by surprisetalk on Monday November 27, 2023 @07:03AM (#38431293)

Yes, yes, and yes.

I recommend getting an RSS reader and funneling everything over there.

[1] https://reederapp.com

[2] https://kill-the-newsletter.com

This doesn't solve all your problems, but it's a much better experience than the default.

If you use Kill the Newsletter, consider donating via Patreon or PayPal:

[3] https://www.patreon.com/leafac/posts

[4] https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/LeandroFacchinetti

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