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If you're missing the Culture Study Gift Guide....

Culture Study • 500 implied HN points • 01 Dec 25
🎭️ Culture Membership
  1. A huge Culture Study Gift Guide lives on Patreon with over 168 curated recommendations from small businesses, covering gifts, classes, jewelry, food, cards, calendars, and a special section for Canadians.
  2. There are clear steps to move subscriptions from Substack to Patreon with specific instructions for paid annual subscribers, comp subscribers, and free subscribers, plus links to submit support requests if you can’t find your transfer link.
  3. If you run into problems, Patreon support or the provided email address will help sort it quickly, and subscribers are thanked for their patience and support.

How the Kyiv Independent used global sympathy to generate membership revenue

Simon Owens's Media Newsletter • 124 implied HN points • 17 Dec 25
📰 News Membership
  1. Being the main English-language outlet on the ground during Russia’s invasion brought massive global attention and traffic.
  2. They turned international sympathy into income by shifting from one-off donations to a Guardian-style membership model without using a paywall, growing recurring revenue.
  3. They’ve also started producing longform documentaries as part of their editorial and revenue strategy.

Story: HELL HATH ENLARGED HERSELF

So Here’s a Thing • 275 implied HN points • 28 Jan 24
📚 Literature Membership
  1. The story 'Hell Hath Enlarged Herself' is part of an online collection and has been reprinted multiple times, showing its lasting appeal.
  2. The story is only available to paid subscribers, offering them exclusive access as a benefit.
  3. Readers have the option to refer friends to the Substack for potential paid benefits, showcasing a community-driven approach to gaining access to content.

New! The 'Women's Rights Party' is now up and running in New Zealand.

A B’Old Woman • 799 implied HN points • 16 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Membership
  1. A new political group called the 'Women's Rights Party' has been formed in New Zealand. This party aims to focus solely on women's issues after feeling let down by existing political parties.
  2. The founders, including Jill Ovens and Dawn Trenberth, have experience in politics but are now dedicated to advocating for women's rights directly. They hope to gather enough members to register the party before the upcoming election.
  3. The party plans to promote clear policies that address a wide range of women's needs. They believe that by becoming a political party, they can have a stronger voice and presence in political discussions.
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Arrêt sur images

L'Atelier Galita • 219 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Membership
  1. Arrêt sur images is a media platform that critically analyzes news and media narratives.
  2. The economic model of a media outlet can significantly impact its content and societal implications.
  3. Supporting media through reader subscriptions can help maintain independence and quality of reporting.

Happy Charlotte Ledger Month

The Charlotte Ledger • 235 implied HN points • 02 Mar 23
💼 Business Membership
  1. Charlotte Ledger is celebrating its 4th birthday throughout March
  2. They have an ambitious goal of reaching 2,500 paying Ledger members
  3. Readers can support The Charlotte Ledger in various ways like subscribing, sharing, or becoming a sponsor

Questions on Protein and Longevity, SHBG, and Trouble Hydrating

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 519 implied HN points • 23 Aug 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Membership
  1. Cycling between fasting and feeding states may provide benefits similar to protein or calorie restriction for longevity.
  2. Several factors like vitamin K2, insulin sensitivity, thyroid hormone, and fasting physiology influence levels of SHBG.
  3. When salted water doesn't hydrate as effectively as an IV, it might be due to poor salt absorption, which could be helped by consuming glucose, starch, or a meal alongside.

Continuing the Club for the Glue People

Lessons • 157 implied HN points • 19 Mar 23
💼 Business Membership
  1. The Club for the Glue People is a community that brings joy and learning through experiments and discussions.
  2. Key topics discussed include alignment, org design, letting go, and culture.
  3. The community is launching its second cohort and an annual membership, inviting like-minded individuals to join.

February Open Thread and Subscriber Exclusive Video

The Corbett Report • 3 implied HN points • 01 Feb 26
🎙 Podcasts Membership
  1. Reportage has reached its one-year anniversary, and there’s both a public celebratory video and a zanier, subscriber-only conversation with Tim Lacy about fridge magnets, book cakes, and wardrobe mishaps.
  2. Paid subscribers can log in to watch the exclusive video and join the open-thread comments to discuss anything from questions and solutions to reading suggestions and breaking news.
  3. Non-subscribers are invited to sign up for site access, and paid members who need help signing in are encouraged to contact support.

New Year Open Thread and Subscriber Exclusive Video (2026)

The Corbett Report • 4 implied HN points • 05 Jan 26
📰 News Membership
  1. A New Year greeting invites readers to share their hopes, expectations, fears, and plans for 2026 in an open thread.
  2. Paid members can log in to comment and watch a subscriber-only video that demonstrates new membership management features. Non-members are encouraged to sign up and can contact support for login help.
  3. The site is reader-supported and asks people to subscribe or otherwise support the work to help keep independent media growing.

How the Money for the Rest of Us podcast built a six figure membership platform

Simon Owens's Media Newsletter • 74 implied HN points • 19 Dec 24
💼 Business Membership
  1. David Stein used clever marketing tricks to grow his podcast audience by adding other popular podcast names to his metadata. This helped him reach over 20 million downloads.
  2. His podcast led to a successful membership community where listeners pay around $450 a year, making it a six-figure revenue source.
  3. Stein is now expanding into a SaaS platform for individual investors, offering them tools for better financial analysis, which he sees as a scalable business model.

LexDAO July 2023 Recap

⚔️ LexNews+ ⚖️ • 39 implied HN points • 01 Aug 23
🔮 Crypto Membership
  1. Federal prosecutors dropped a campaign finance charge against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried.
  2. Rook DAO faced governance issues, highlighting challenges in decentralized governance and legal uncertainties.
  3. LexDAO introduced an Enterprise Membership for collaboration with SuperRare DAO, focusing on legal guidance and peer-to-peer learning in the blockchain art market.

Instacart S-1 Breakdown

Tanay’s Newsletter • 145 implied HN points • 06 Sep 23
💼 Business Membership
  1. Instacart offers different products like an online grocery marketplace, an enterprise platform, and advertising services.
  2. The US grocery market has significant online growth potential, and Instacart is a major player in capturing that online market share.
  3. Instacart operates as a three-sided marketplace connecting retailers, customers, and shoppers, along with indirect involvement from CPG brands.

How a group of Berkeley researchers took over the chip industry

Bold & Open • 12 HN points • 11 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Membership
  1. Creating open standards can encourage innovation by involving new actors and breaking monopolies in industries that previously depended on closed protocols and tools.
  2. Sharing new open protocols with those still relying on closed ones can lead to increased collaboration and improvements within an industry.
  3. Enabling open licenses for products can increase adoption by commercial companies, fostering innovation and allowing for more significant involvement from various actors in an industry.

What Europe Must Do Now in 10 Steps

Phillips’s Newsletter • 96 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Membership
  1. European states need to prepare for potential security challenges without relying on the US.
  2. The European Union should take on more responsibility for European security, including integrating Ukraine and UK, and removing non-democratic states.
  3. Immediate steps are needed to support Ukraine in the war, requiring quick and decisive action from European states.

Introducing Makers : A Community Driven Blueprint To Achieving Your Goals

Day One • 279 implied HN points • 04 Apr 20
💼 Business Membership
  1. The Makers Community provides coaching, resources, and a community for individuals to work on their goals
  2. The community targets those struggling with procrastination, consistency, and lack of access to the right people for accountability
  3. A limited number of people can join the community at a reduced investment cost, making it accessible for those in need of support

The (Secret) Process To Becoming A Member At Augusta National Golf Club

Huddle Up • 38 implied HN points • 08 Nov 24
🎾 Sports Membership
  1. Augusta National Golf Club has a secretive membership process that's not easy to break into. Getting invited is a big deal and usually involves knowing the right people.
  2. This year, some notable figures joined the club including Eli Manning and the CEOs of Delta and Amazon. These new members highlight the club's allure among influential individuals.
  3. Membership at Augusta is very exclusive and considered prestigious. Being a member comes with a certain level of status in the golfing community.

August Open Thread and Data Leak Update (2025)

The Corbett Report • 6 implied HN points • 03 Aug 25
🕹 Technology Membership
  1. There's been a major data leak affecting some users, but luckily no financial info or passwords were exposed. Only names and email addresses were involved.
  2. The response to the leak has been slow, with limited media coverage and the organization behind the service not treating it with the urgency it deserves.
  3. The membership sign-up process is being updated, and there will be new resources released soon on how to better manage email privacy.