So far, Substack feels different than the platforms that have come before it. There is real engagement and community, at least within the realm of photography, from my experience. However, I also feel like I’m waiting for the other shoe to drop. Sooner or later it will become like all the rest, I’m afraid.
Enshitification does feel inevitable, not based on anything substack is doing today, just the nature of venture driven companies. Though there is a major difference from all previous platforms, if you have subscribers you can export them to another platform, including one you run yourself.
So far, Substack feels different than the platforms that have come before it. There is real engagement and community, at least within the realm of photography, from my experience. However, I also feel like I’m waiting for the other shoe to drop. Sooner or later it will become like all the rest, I’m afraid.
Enshitification does feel inevitable, not based on anything substack is doing today, just the nature of venture driven companies. Though there is a major difference from all previous platforms, if you have subscribers you can export them to another platform, including one you run yourself.
Curious if others feel the same, is this a refuge from social media or a compliment. What else have you tried ?