I pay because I want to support the good Prof. But your point about helping others get free access is excellent. I honestly never thought about it that way!
I pay to reward the great creators I used to follow elsewhere - I get world-class journalism and analysis for an affordable investment. And I pay to stick my thumb in the eye of the formerly-great newspapers now owned and degraded by oligarchs. And, I pay for the thought-provoking pieces which keep me from crawling deep into a cave of hopelessness.
Congratulations on your success! And thank you to Robin for all of her work on the Substack. I really enjoy it for the quality of the writing and information!
The reason some viewers may consider Substack a "right wing" outfit may have to do with the fact that the founders originally said it would be ad free & not like social media. Now, they are getting a big bump of venture fund money to solicit ads and become more like social media. I've thought about that...after all Google went from "Do no evil" to becoming more like every other greedy big company and Face Book actively consorts with Russian government influence and has shut me off without giving it a credit card for access so that its adversarial foreign advertisers can steal more of my funds to post more of their divisive memes to further divide our population into civil war &/or state collapse. Once any entity becomes "too big for its britches", it's time to move on. Paul Krugman could probably have his own web page if that comes to be--as many who move from mainstream media may also be able to afford to do so once their paid followers are willing to financially support the cyber security infrastructure that would require. Substack is a way to "share" other writers with one's audience, but I do find that many just regurgitate what I've already read in greater detail in mainstream news (too expensive to compete for far-flung global journalist payroll provided by deep pocket legacy media). Also to keep in mind, Substack writer Ken Klippenstein is included in that WSJ lawsuit Trump filed due to Klippenstein's post(s) on X. Substack may still be considered too obscure for soundbite headline followers and not yet known to a broad audience as legacy media is.
Thank you Paul. I am a paid subscriber. I also have a PBS Passport. I no longer support legacy news with subscriptions to streaming news services. Rather I will subscribe to support writers and thinkers whose work I support and require to stay on top of what is happening in our world. It's important to support living artists in all mediums
I appreciate the free access and feel it is the right thing to do so that those who are struggling economically can be better informed. This is in contrast to those who prioritize $ over keeping information flowing. Thank you
I got that pro translation services cost from 8¢ to 30¢ a word, but they would probably provide a bulk rate on contract. (Um, that might be what the 8¢ is about.)
Odd to me that you would be encouraged to quit Substack because it is right wing. If you, HCR, Reich, Jen and Norm, Simon Rosenberg, quit Substack you will MAKE it right wing! I have no doubt that some of the folks getting rich off the platform disagree with us but it remains the best way to get the word out.
Call. Write. Email. Protest. Unrelentingly. About everything ❤️🩹🤍💙
Use/share this spreadsheet as a resource to call/email/write members of Congress, the Cabinet and news organizations. Reach out to those in your own state, and those in a committee that fits your topic.
I should also be paying for Matt Stoller's & Ken Klippenstein's. I would like to send them money orders, though--especially the latter--as he may irritate the intelligence agency/ies.
Please do not leave, Dr. K. No platform is perfect, but the ideological purity warriors would rather burn down the house than try to live in it. We need to use what tools we have effectively and Substack has become a viable way to disseminate the news and opinions. Let the radical critics on the extreme left rail. The ones on the extreme right can go to hell. You're not going to change any minds on either pole and, in fact, the far poles come close to meeting at the top, so it's pointless to even try. MANY MANY MANY of us appreciate your words every day, along with those of HCR and some others. Please keep up the good fight.
"I see in the near future a crisis approaching that unnerves me and causes me to tremble for the safety of my country. Corporations have been enthroned and an era of corruption in high places will follow, and the money power of the country will endeavor to prolong its reign by working upon the prejudices of the people until all wealth is aggregated in a few hands and the Republic is destroyed." -- Abraham Lincoln
Glad you made the move from the Times, and very happy to have your more free wheeling views shared so widely.
For the record, I pay NOT for the behind paywall stuff (no reflection on quality) but because I want to help people get free access to your views.
More people can read your views here for free than could at the Times.
I pay because I want to support the good Prof. But your point about helping others get free access is excellent. I honestly never thought about it that way!
Report the spam bot please. (The REPORT button doesn’t work on the iPhone).
I pay to reward the great creators I used to follow elsewhere - I get world-class journalism and analysis for an affordable investment. And I pay to stick my thumb in the eye of the formerly-great newspapers now owned and degraded by oligarchs. And, I pay for the thought-provoking pieces which keep me from crawling deep into a cave of hopelessness.
Thank you,David!
Ditto here.
Keep up the great work.
FYI, I pay because your Substack posts are ones I always read and I think your work is critical at this moment in time. Thanks.
Congratulations on your success! And thank you to Robin for all of her work on the Substack. I really enjoy it for the quality of the writing and information!
And kudos to Jack. We also have a big tuxedo feline. He and his sable housemate do their part to keep us all sane. The purr is an awesome drug.
The right wingers say Substack is left-wing and vice versa. Keep writing Paul. Thanks for keeping your work accessible to EVERYONE.
It would be ironic to keep a series on inequality behind a paywall. 🤣
The reason some viewers may consider Substack a "right wing" outfit may have to do with the fact that the founders originally said it would be ad free & not like social media. Now, they are getting a big bump of venture fund money to solicit ads and become more like social media. I've thought about that...after all Google went from "Do no evil" to becoming more like every other greedy big company and Face Book actively consorts with Russian government influence and has shut me off without giving it a credit card for access so that its adversarial foreign advertisers can steal more of my funds to post more of their divisive memes to further divide our population into civil war &/or state collapse. Once any entity becomes "too big for its britches", it's time to move on. Paul Krugman could probably have his own web page if that comes to be--as many who move from mainstream media may also be able to afford to do so once their paid followers are willing to financially support the cyber security infrastructure that would require. Substack is a way to "share" other writers with one's audience, but I do find that many just regurgitate what I've already read in greater detail in mainstream news (too expensive to compete for far-flung global journalist payroll provided by deep pocket legacy media). Also to keep in mind, Substack writer Ken Klippenstein is included in that WSJ lawsuit Trump filed due to Klippenstein's post(s) on X. Substack may still be considered too obscure for soundbite headline followers and not yet known to a broad audience as legacy media is.
Thank you Paul. I am a paid subscriber. I also have a PBS Passport. I no longer support legacy news with subscriptions to streaming news services. Rather I will subscribe to support writers and thinkers whose work I support and require to stay on top of what is happening in our world. It's important to support living artists in all mediums
I’ll buy a gift scrip if it will help you pass the shattered remains of Matt Taibbi!
I appreciate the free access and feel it is the right thing to do so that those who are struggling economically can be better informed. This is in contrast to those who prioritize $ over keeping information flowing. Thank you
Thanks for the free primers! Have you thought about translating your Substack into Spanish?
I got that pro translation services cost from 8¢ to 30¢ a word, but they would probably provide a bulk rate on contract. (Um, that might be what the 8¢ is about.)
'Nate Silver has a bad word for everyone' 🤣
Odd to me that you would be encouraged to quit Substack because it is right wing. If you, HCR, Reich, Jen and Norm, Simon Rosenberg, quit Substack you will MAKE it right wing! I have no doubt that some of the folks getting rich off the platform disagree with us but it remains the best way to get the word out.
To be honest, I don't see any justification of calling Substack "right wing."
I suspect it got tainted by association with Taibbi, Greenwald, et al.
The "politically aware" would react viscerally to that, while at the same time being unaware of the science, sports, cooking and other topics covered.
Neither do I. Can someone who thinks so please explain?
See my more recent comment to US Blue's post above/before yours'.
Call. Write. Email. Protest. Unrelentingly. About everything ❤️🩹🤍💙
Use/share this spreadsheet as a resource to call/email/write members of Congress, the Cabinet and news organizations. Reach out to those in your own state, and those in a committee that fits your topic.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13lYafj0P-6owAJcH-5_xcpcRvMUZI7rkBPW-Ma9e7hw/edit?usp=drivesdk
I probably subscribe to 5,6,7? Substacks and none compare to the education you offer. And then there is the CODA! Gotta love the CODA!
I should also be paying for Matt Stoller's & Ken Klippenstein's. I would like to send them money orders, though--especially the latter--as he may irritate the intelligence agency/ies.
Your profile says you’re subscribed to 40! (Not all paid). I’m subscribed to a bunch, too.
I pay for the quality of the writing here, and will do so until I run out of money.
Please do not leave, Dr. K. No platform is perfect, but the ideological purity warriors would rather burn down the house than try to live in it. We need to use what tools we have effectively and Substack has become a viable way to disseminate the news and opinions. Let the radical critics on the extreme left rail. The ones on the extreme right can go to hell. You're not going to change any minds on either pole and, in fact, the far poles come close to meeting at the top, so it's pointless to even try. MANY MANY MANY of us appreciate your words every day, along with those of HCR and some others. Please keep up the good fight.
"I see in the near future a crisis approaching that unnerves me and causes me to tremble for the safety of my country. Corporations have been enthroned and an era of corruption in high places will follow, and the money power of the country will endeavor to prolong its reign by working upon the prejudices of the people until all wealth is aggregated in a few hands and the Republic is destroyed." -- Abraham Lincoln
Paul, sincere thanks for making the Inequality series available for free.
I will read every word.