Substack is the best thing to happen to journalism since, I don't know when. I subscribe to Greenwald, Taibbi and Weiss and I'm sure the list will grow, I hope they'll act to allow for package pricing (multiple authors) or even full Substack access for say $300/year. It's the only hope of the public getting access to unbiased, non-polarizing, uncensored news.
I just downloaded it. You are my only current subscription. "Full name", "Link your Twitter Account", "These subscriptions appear in your public profile". I was able to override all of them, but the feeling of my privacy being usurped was the same as most every other app.
I'm skeptical about the app, and apps in general. Does Google control whether the app gets published? Does the app use Google Services, which gathers information about you and stores it in Google's databases? Is the app open sourced so that everyone can see what it's doing, and everyone can use this source code to build the app themselves?
I prefer to use a non-big-tech secure email service that costs $4 a month. Isn't that worth some privacy? I also use a non-big-tech privacy-oriented web browser which is absolutely free. And I use a non-logging VPN to keep people from snooping through my Wi-Fi network and my ISP.
Apps provided by Google are notorious for being nosey tattle tales.
I guess I am worried that they will lose the ability to publish independently and/or buckle under censorship pressure from Apple. What happened to Parler was a crime and Apple was one of the criminals. I also think the likelihood of being doxxed goes up when dealing with Big Tech and their woke employees.
Yes, I'm triggered by IOS, but not Android! And when it does come to Android, I hope it's not like every other "app" on my phone which has less ability to adjust text size than the web browser. I find that extremely annoying, and thus I really don't do apps period. I would also echo the calls below for at least the most basic of Substack package deals. How much would it cost me to get an "all access" Substack subscription? Almost no matter what, I would pay it.
Substack is the best thing to happen to journalism since, I don't know when. I subscribe to Greenwald, Taibbi and Weiss and I'm sure the list will grow, I hope they'll act to allow for package pricing (multiple authors) or even full Substack access for say $300/year. It's the only hope of the public getting access to unbiased, non-polarizing, uncensored news.
Substack's free speech promises become more precarious if they centralize distribution inside a closed system...Make sure you keep that email list...
Looking forward to the Android app.
Substack has needed a dedicated app -- that's great.
I've been pushing so many people to TK News that they're probably under the impression that I'm on your "street marketing team."
So what I'm saying is: Matt, pay me.
I just downloaded it. You are my only current subscription. "Full name", "Link your Twitter Account", "These subscriptions appear in your public profile". I was able to override all of them, but the feeling of my privacy being usurped was the same as most every other app.
I'm skeptical about the app, and apps in general. Does Google control whether the app gets published? Does the app use Google Services, which gathers information about you and stores it in Google's databases? Is the app open sourced so that everyone can see what it's doing, and everyone can use this source code to build the app themselves?
I prefer to use a non-big-tech secure email service that costs $4 a month. Isn't that worth some privacy? I also use a non-big-tech privacy-oriented web browser which is absolutely free. And I use a non-logging VPN to keep people from snooping through my Wi-Fi network and my ISP.
Apps provided by Google are notorious for being nosey tattle tales.
The app is great, but I can’t help but feel it’s a step away from Substack’s mission. They’re now at the whim of a third-party; Apple.
As an app drives revenue & growth for a platform, does it not increase the power of those who govern such apps?
Sounds interesting. And two cheers for the Substack model.
But like other Android users, I'm wondering why developers will ignore 75% of the smart phone market in order to deliver to 25% (iOS) first.
I know Android's not the single-company-managed monolith that iOS is - but still they could target Samsung and Google devices as a start.
It comes out for ios first...the preferred platform for the rich. We plebs on Android will have to wait.
I guess I am worried that they will lose the ability to publish independently and/or buckle under censorship pressure from Apple. What happened to Parler was a crime and Apple was one of the criminals. I also think the likelihood of being doxxed goes up when dealing with Big Tech and their woke employees.
Thanks Matt! Another add to my addiction list!
Yes, I'm triggered by IOS, but not Android! And when it does come to Android, I hope it's not like every other "app" on my phone which has less ability to adjust text size than the web browser. I find that extremely annoying, and thus I really don't do apps period. I would also echo the calls below for at least the most basic of Substack package deals. How much would it cost me to get an "all access" Substack subscription? Almost no matter what, I would pay it.
That Goddamned Taibbi withholding news from me...no, wait...
Thank you for sharing. Had you not, I would have assumed that Substack still didn't have an iOS app.
Thank you!
Great news!
A hot mobile app is Substack's valuation. Can't think of another purpose for it. I wonder what steak Matt has in advertising it so fulsomely.