The hottest Community Substack posts right now

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Little Fort

Splattern • 159 implied HN points • 24 Feb 24
🏝 Travel Community
  1. Extreme winter communities tend to bond closely because they rely on each other for survival. Helping one another becomes necessary in harsh conditions.
  2. Acts of kindness can come unexpectedly, as shown by Judi inviting someone for a warm meal and a place to stay. It's nice to see people open their homes to others.
  3. We all have a responsibility to help those in need. There are easy ways to get involved and make a difference in our communities.

This November, You’ve Got 30 Days to Write Your Novel - Short on Time? Tiger Time Is the Answer!

Kristina God's Online Writing Club • 339 implied HN points • 24 Oct 23
📚 Literature Community
  1. NaNoWriMo is a fun chance to write a novel in November, with support from a community. You don't have to write perfectly, just get the words down.
  2. Set aside 'tiger time' to focus on writing. Treat this time as very important, just like a meeting you can't miss.
  3. Planning ahead is key! Talk to your family, meal prep, and find ways to carve out time for writing during November.

junk food for the soul

bad cattitude • 177 implied HN points • 12 Jul 25
🎭️ Culture Community
  1. Social media acts like a quick fix to escape pain, but it often leads to deeper problems rather than solving them. People become addicted to the temporary relief it provides.
  2. The digital world creates a false sense of community, making people reliant on online validation which can lead to feelings of isolation and anxiety in real life.
  3. Social media can be very unhealthy because it promotes extreme behavior and divides people into angry groups. It's important to be aware of how it can shape our thoughts and relationships.

Plug your writing on our Substack

Disaffected Newsletter • 639 implied HN points • 10 May 23
🎭️ Culture Community
  1. You can share your creative work like writing, music, or art with others. It's a chance to connect and show what you do.
  2. Feel free to leave links to your projects in the comments so others can check them out. This is a great way to support each other.
  3. By subscribing to the newsletter, you can stay updated on new posts and help support the creator's work.
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Boston Calling

Splattern • 59 implied HN points • 28 May 24
🎭️ Culture Community
  1. At the Boston Calling music festival, the crowd made the speaker realize they had to trust in the people around them and let go of control. It felt good to be part of such a big gathering without any panic.
  2. Hozier used his platform to educate the audience about civil rights and the importance of protests throughout history. He reminded everyone that small acts of kindness can really make a difference in the world.
  3. Zane believes that you can promote love and peace simply by living your passion and doing what you love. You don't need to fight against anything; just showing your joy can inspire others.

It wasn't always sunny in Wrexham

Fathom • 353 implied HN points • 02 Jun 23
🎭️ Culture Community
  1. The town of Wrexham has a history of struggles but also a strong sense of community pride and resilience.
  2. Wrexham has faced challenges from neighboring capitals and individuals looking to exploit rather than support the town.
  3. The recent attention brought by new investors has shed light on the town, its community, and its Welsh heritage, offering hope and pride.

Cheeseburgers In Paradise

Body of Work: Belle de Jour • 353 implied HN points • 03 Sep 23
🎭️ Culture Community
  1. Jimmy Buffett's music and image resonate with a specific audience, offering a carefree escape.
  2. Living off-grid highlights the challenges of self-sufficiency and the importance of community.
  3. Burning Man and similar events may showcase ideals of self-reliance, but in reality, they can highlight societal disparities and the necessity of infrastructure and support systems.

‘We have far more ideas than space’

NN Journal • 377 implied HN points • 19 Oct 23
🎭️ Culture Community
  1. Northampton Community Shed needs more space to accommodate their growing number of members and activities.
  2. The charity has been struggling to find a new venue despite efforts and a grant from the National Lottery.
  3. Members of the shed emphasize the sense of community, learning, and fulfillment they experience at the current space.

Merry Christmas 2024

Computer Ads from the Past • 512 implied HN points • 26 Dec 24
🎭️ Culture Community
  1. The newsletter has grown from 1,365 to almost 2,000 subscribers. It's nice to see a community growing around shared interests.
  2. The author wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and hopes for a happy New Year.
  3. There's a hope to reach 3,000 subscribers by next year, showing a positive outlook for the future.

Permission to Travel | #305

Boundless by Paul Millerd • 139 implied HN points • 12 Aug 25
🏝 Travel Community
  1. Travel can change your perspective and help you feel more grounded. Different places can give you new feelings and insights about life.
  2. There's no perfect place to live, and sometimes it's better to keep asking where you belong rather than searching for a final answer. Life is about enjoying the journey.
  3. Public writing and exploring ideas can lead to unexpected opportunities. Sharing your thoughts can connect you with others on similar paths.

Hidden Open Thread 364.5

Astral Codex Ten • 481 implied HN points • 15 Jan 25
🎭️ Culture Community
  1. This is a post for paid subscribers only, meaning not everyone can access the content. It encourages people to consider subscribing to enjoy the benefits.
  2. The post is about an open thread, which suggests it allows discussion or sharing of thoughts among subscribers. This helps build community and engage readers.
  3. The mention of a specific date indicates that the content may be time-sensitive or related to ongoing discussions, prompting readers to check it out soon.

Congratulations to the AxieGov Hackathon Winners!

The Lunacian • 690 implied HN points • 09 Oct 24
🕹 Technology Community
  1. Cyborg Lemur, Daniboo, and Howler won the AxieGov Hackathon. They created great projects that will help the community understand the Axie Infinity Treasury better.
  2. Many contributors helped organize the hackathon, showing strong teamwork within the Axie community. This effort helped bring out individual talent to build useful tools.
  3. There will be more events like this in the future. The team plans to continue improving the projects and getting feedback from the community.

Beavering Away

The Crucial Years • 1923 implied HN points • 22 Aug 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Community
  1. Beavers create wetlands by damming streams, benefitting the environment.
  2. In times of crisis, both steady work and dramatic change are needed for progress.
  3. Building a supportive community is crucial for facing challenges together.

Let's play a game!

Disaffected Newsletter • 399 implied HN points • 30 Aug 23
🎭️ Culture Community
  1. There's a fun game where you guess the movie from a famous line. The line given is 'She goes to the opening of an envelope.'
  2. To participate, you need to share your guess along with your age and sexual orientation.
  3. Everyone can join in since there are no winners or spoilers; it's just for fun in the comments section.

What else is there to say?

Wild Holy & Free • 739 implied HN points • 20 Apr 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Community
  1. The author expresses exhaustion and frustration over the ongoing need to advocate for her humanity and her community's wellbeing.
  2. Despite the weariness, the author commits to continuing the fight for dignity, joy, and a better life for her community.
  3. The post concludes with information about the author's upcoming events and book, emphasizing the importance of persistence and habit in writing.

A Visit to the Goon Cave

Many Such Cases • 939 implied HN points • 13 Dec 22
🎭️ Culture Community
  1. Gooning is a practice where people engage in prolonged masturbation sessions to pornography, often for several hours. It focuses on reaching a trance-like state while edging, enhancing the experience of pleasure.
  2. Many gooners create personal spaces called 'goon caves' filled with pornographic materials and multiple screens to fully immerse themselves in the act. These setups reflect a commitment to their pursuit of pleasure.
  3. Some individuals involved in gooning see it as an addiction and even celebrate the negative aspects of their behavior. This fascination can lead to isolation and a lack of meaningful social connections, raising concerns about the impact of pornography on relationships and society.

The Future of this Newsletter

Are You Okay? • 559 implied HN points • 15 Dec 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Community
  1. This newsletter, started during the COVID pandemic, has grown into a community of 20,000+ readers with a focus on various health topics like weight loss, aging, and mental health.
  2. Paid subscribers get access to exclusive features like private discussions, Q&A sessions, and a community bulletin board for health tips and insights.
  3. The focus of the newsletter is on providing evidence-based medical information to help people navigate physical and mental health, emphasizing the importance of living better, not just longer.

Fall Talks and Walks

Street Smart Naturalist: Explorations of the Urban Kind • 339 implied HN points • 14 Sep 23
🎭️ Culture Community
  1. There are several upcoming public events focused on nature and local history. People are encouraged to attend and connect with the speaker.
  2. The speaker will discuss various topics, including their book on the history of Puget Sound and interesting places in Seattle.
  3. There will also be a book launch for a new book on fossils in Washington State, highlighting the state's diverse natural history.

Recharging by Disconnecting

if not, Paris • 334 implied HN points • 21 Jun 23
🏝 Travel Community
  1. Vacation is a time to put away the gadgets and reconnect with what matters by disconnecting.
  2. Taking time away can give you the space to focus on new experiences and meeting people in novel landscapes.
  3. Writing from happy places and sharing those experiences can be a way to reacquaint readers with past writings.

worldbuilding

bookbear express • 396 implied HN points • 13 Feb 25
🎭️ Culture Community
  1. Being a matchmaker can be very intense, mixing excitement with a lot of pressure. It's about connecting people and making a real difference in their lives.
  2. The process of matchmaking requires understanding people's personalities and emotions deeply. It can feel overwhelming, but these feelings can also be a strength in this work.
  3. Hosting events, like a Valentine's party, can be fun but also nerve-wracking. It's about creating opportunities for people to meet and connect, which feels rewarding and special.

Case Study: Sage House

Supernuclear • 359 implied HN points • 16 Oct 23
🪑 Design Community
  1. Sage House offers a unique approach to communal living with custom Slack apps for decision-making and governance.
  2. The house operates with lazy consensus and a do-ocracy, utilizing a hybrid offline/online governance system.
  3. Lessons from Sage House highlight the demand for structured communal living for busy individuals and the benefits of established structures in facilitating community entry.

Jasper

Splattern • 119 implied HN points • 15 Mar 24
🏝 Travel Community
  1. Building a support network is important. Friends and mentors can help you push your limits and stay motivated during adventures.
  2. Strength training is key for endurance athletes. It helps prevent injuries and improves overall performance, even when you're tired from running.
  3. Adventuring can open up new possibilities in life. Doing what you love not only brings joy but also inspires others to chase their dreams.

vrk the marketer

vrk loves paper • 139 implied HN points • 21 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Community
  1. The main goal is to create a magazine called Pouch, but the bigger dream is to develop software called Pouch Studio for paper lovers. This software will help people easily make both paper and digital crafts.
  2. Marketing Pouch is challenging, and the author is trying different methods like Instagram, featuring creators, and attending fairs to spread the word and build a community around paper crafting.
  3. The author wants to make a fun, engaging magazine to support paper enthusiasts while learning more about design and marketing. Feedback from readers is important to know if Pouch is succeeding.

I Just Spent 24 Hours in a Town That Pools All Their Possessions

Surviving Tomorrow • 314 implied HN points • 20 Mar 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Community
  1. The Bruderhof community practices radical communal living, sharing all possessions and providing for each other's needs from housing to healthcare.
  2. The community emphasizes togetherness, with a strong focus on family units, raising children, and offering support for all members.
  3. Work plays a central role in the community, with everyone contributing through various departments and sharing profits equally among members.

love letters to places i'll never meet

escape the algorithm • 279 implied HN points • 01 Nov 23
🎭️ Culture Community
  1. Neighborhoods hold memories beyond just businesses; they shape our potential futures and sense of self.
  2. Reflecting on the past and what could have been helps us appreciate the present and understand the concept of love.
  3. Creating digital projects like 'love letters to places i'll never meet' can bring back memories and evoke emotions tied to lost spaces.

The Absurdity of Big Chess

Obvious Bicycle • 460 implied HN points • 19 Dec 24
🎭️ Culture Community
  1. Big Chess, the growing online community around chess, has a lot of content creators and viewers who often rely on computer analysis instead of understanding the game fully. Most casual players can't really grasp the complexity of grandmaster-level chess.
  2. There are huge skill gaps in chess; the difference between a regular player and a grandmaster is immense. Even the top grandmasters have skills that seem almost unreachable for average players.
  3. Despite knowing they don't fully understand what's happening, many people still enjoy watching top-level chess. They might appreciate the excitement, want to see great plays, or are simply drawn to the brilliance of the players.

Welcome aboard The Life Boat

lifeboat • 216 implied HN points • 13 Dec 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Community
  1. Art and writing can help us find balance and resilience during turbulent times.
  2. Engaging with art and writing requires concentration and attention.
  3. Creating and sharing art and writing connects us with ourselves and the world around us.

American Psychological Association Slammed for ‘Virulent’ Jew Hate

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 338 implied HN points • 25 Feb 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Community
  1. Over 3,500 mental health professionals have signed a letter criticizing the American Psychological Association for allowing antisemitism to grow within its ranks. They believe this issue needs urgent attention.
  2. The letter claims that Jewish members of the APA have faced harassment and have been silenced when trying to address antisemitic comments or misinformation.
  3. The signers have provided examples of antisemitic behavior and discourse within APA divisions, indicating a significant and systemic problem that needs addressing.

Loneliness: The Four Circles of Belonging (2/2)

box. • 2 HN points • 18 Sep 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Community
  1. There are four important types of connections: Inner Circle, Squad, Clan, and Collective. Each helps us feel different levels of belonging.
  2. Finding meaningful connections takes effort and vulnerability. It's important to actively participate in your community and invite people into your life.
  3. Loneliness can happen even with friends around. It's important to evaluate which circles you may be missing to truly feel connected.

‘It’s like getting a raise every single day’

Substack • 733 implied HN points • 24 Jul 24
🎭️ Culture Community
  1. Moving to Substack helped Bob earn more money than he did at his old newspaper job. He feels like he's getting a raise every day.
  2. Bob enjoys a closer connection with his audience now. Readers reach out to him with messages and comments, making it more personal.
  3. He believes that Substack is a great place for writers who want to share their honest opinions without the constraints of traditional media.

Ronin Meetup BGC!

The Lunacian • 506 implied HN points • 18 Nov 24
🔮 Crypto Community
  1. There's a Ronin meetup happening in the Philippines this Thursday. It's a great chance to see old friends and meet new people.
  2. The event will feature a live show from TheRoninRadio. It should be fun and interesting for participants.
  3. If you register early, you'll also get some cool merch. Don't forget to secure your spot!