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The author has left Substack due to extreme far-right content being hosted on the platform.
The extreme content includes promotion of Nazi propaganda and explicit racism.
The author highlights the historical significance and ethical concerns of hosting such content.

Substack allows controversial content like Nazi publications, sparking debate around free speech.
Substack's Notes page has received criticism for promoting problematic and radicalizing content.
Despite shortcomings, Substack provides a platform for quality content and meaningful discussions, distinguishing itself from other social media platforms.

The impact of public pressure on social media platforms has diminished over time when it comes to moderating violent and dangerous content.
In the past, platforms like Twitter and Reddit were more hands-off with violent content, but norms have shifted due to public outcry.
Fringe sites like 4chan, known for extreme content, have been resistant to traditional methods of regulation and moderation, posing a challenge for authorities.

Artists Eva & Franco Mattes showcase the clearly defined content boundaries on social media platforms through leaked internal documents, helping users better understand moderation rules.
Despite the increasing automation in content moderation, there is still a substantial need for human interpretation, often carried out by gig workers worldwide, which leads to high turnover rates due to disturbing content exposure and irregular work hours.
Part-time content moderators are often unaware of the platforms they are moderating for, as the origin and ownership of the moderation guidelines remain undisclosed.