The hottest Online Platforms Substack posts right now

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The lizard republic contemplates moving its capital

Banana Peel Pirouette • 158 implied HN points • 08 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture Online Platforms
  1. Twitter users have a love-hate relationship with the platform but find it essential due to its influence in the media industry.
  2. Being on Twitter is crucial for individuals in various professions like journalism, literature, and academia to build and maintain their reputation.
  3. Twitter, despite being disliked by many, remains a powerful tool for individuals to gain visibility, recognition, and advance their careers in the competitive landscape of social media and knowledge work.

Introducing prediction market embeds for Substack

Substack • 319 implied HN points • 29 Jul 24
🕹 Technology Online Platforms
  1. Substack now allows users to embed prediction markets from Polymarket in their posts. This can make articles more engaging by providing real-time data on trending topics.
  2. The new feature is launching just in time for the 2024 Paris Olympics, letting writers easily add betting odds on various events. This could enhance the coverage of the Olympics on Substack.
  3. Polymarket is also starting a news site on Substack called 'The Oracle,' which will give insights and analyses based on active prediction markets. This aims to help readers understand global events better.

Let's Fly! Become a Verified Book Author and Promote Your Book on Medium

Kristina God's Online Writing Club • 219 implied HN points • 02 Mar 23
📚 Literature Online Platforms
  1. Medium now offers a free blue 'Book Author' badge that verifies authors. This can help writers stand out and promote their work on the platform.
  2. To get the badge, authors need to apply with their book's details and they'll be verified if everything checks out.
  3. If you're writing regularly on Medium, you might already have the beginnings of a book. Consider compiling your posts into a full book project!

Seasons change, and so did I

WORLD GONE WRONG • 117 implied HN points • 17 Jun 23
🌍 World Politics Online Platforms
  1. Joined the Center on Terrorism, Extremism, and Counterterrorism as a Senior Research Fellow
  2. Challenges with maintaining INTELWIRE Daily Brief due to changes in Twitter API and website issues
  3. Downgraded presence on Twitter and active on other platforms like Mastodon and Bluesky
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Where are you from?

Men Yell at Me • 176 implied HN points • 14 Oct 24
🎭️ Culture Online Platforms
  1. The discussion post feature on Substack is changing, so traditional newsletter discussions will return in the comments section.
  2. There is an anniversary sale going on, offering 30% off for a yearly subscription, which is ending today.
  3. Only paying subscribers can participate in these discussion posts and chats.

2022 Introspective

Technology Made Simple • 99 implied HN points • 27 Dec 22
🕹 Technology Online Platforms
  1. The newsletter is going on break till January 5th to recharge and will have a 'start here' section for newcomers.
  2. More AI/Machine Learning content will be integrated into the newsletter on specific days to cater to a general audience.
  3. The growth of the newsletter was mainly influenced by partnerships, Substack recommendations, and content on other platforms including LinkedIn and Medium.

Group Theory. The Math Twin to Object Oriented Programming[Math Mondays]

Technology Made Simple • 79 implied HN points • 31 Jan 23
🕹 Technology Online Platforms
  1. Group theory in mathematics helps in understanding inheritance and polymorphism in Object-Oriented Programming.
  2. In OOP, inheritance allows classes to inherit properties, similar to how groups inherit properties from subgroups.
  3. Group theory provides a framework for designing efficient and modular systems by understanding class and object relationships.

Rachel Jackson: Platform Artifacts

Do Not Research • 59 implied HN points • 31 Aug 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Online Platforms
  1. The artwork 'Platform Artifacts' explores the intersection of online visibility and physical objects, blurring the lines between the virtual and the tangible.
  2. The sculptures in 'Platform Artifacts' depict subjects influenced by online algorithms, transformed into pseudo-artifacts through complex processes involving 3D printing and hydrographic prints.
  3. The artwork challenges the distinction between image and object by translating online-based subjects into physical representations, highlighting the impact of digital influence on material existence.

Substack fights Elon Musk [Finance Fridays]

Technology Made Simple • 59 implied HN points • 15 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Online Platforms
  1. Substack introduced a new feature called Notes resembling Twitter, aimed at enhancing writer engagement.
  2. Substack's focus on paid subscribers sets it apart from traditional social media platforms, indicating a unique strategy.
  3. The move by Substack to introduce Notes hints at a strengthening independent writer community and a shift in digital content consumption trends.

The Anti-Defamation League Defames Substack

Karlstack • 366 implied HN points • 08 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Online Platforms
  1. ADL criticized and called for the deplatforming of several Substack writers for promoting conspiracy theories.
  2. There is suspicion that Substack was blocked by Twitter as retaliation for launching a new feature similar to Twitter.
  3. The incident involving the ADL, Substack, and Twitter is a developing story that has caused confusion and concern among content creators.

I'm Live on YouTube and X Now...Come Ask Me a Question

The Chris Hedges Report • 78 implied HN points • 19 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Online Platforms
  1. You can join a live session to ask questions in real-time. It's a chance to interact directly.
  2. Chris Hedges is using platforms like YouTube and X for engaging with his audience. This shows he's accessible and open to discussion.
  3. Supporting the Chris Hedges Report can help keep the content going, and there are options for free or paid subscriptions.

🎢 LinkedIn doesn't want you to go viral

Cosmos • 19 implied HN points • 04 Mar 24
💼 Business Online Platforms
  1. LinkedIn is updating its content distribution algorithm to prioritize relevant knowledge over viral content.
  2. Tools like Karat Insights are helping content creators understand their earnings and industry benchmarks.
  3. The use of AI in marketing and content production can lead to misleading experiences and scams, highlighting the importance of consumer awareness.

December Is The Best Month to Write on Medium.com and Boost Your Stats

Kristina God's Online Writing Club • 99 implied HN points • 10 Dec 22
📚 Literature Online Platforms
  1. December is a great time to write on Medium because more readers are inside and online. This can help your articles get more views.
  2. Many publication editors take breaks during the holidays, so it's smart to plan and submit your stories ahead of time. This way, you can still get featured even when they are away.
  3. Using specific tags, like the year-end retrospective tag, can increase your chances of being highlighted by Medium's editors. It’s a good way to connect with readers about your year's experiences.

The Creator Economy Enters Stage 2

Soaring Twenties • 239 implied HN points • 19 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture Online Platforms
  1. Legacy Creator Economy model may not be a reliable path to artistic and cultural success
  2. Consider pursuing art as an 'aggressive hobby creation' to maintain artistic sovereignty
  3. Exploring collaborative models with other creators can provide benefits of traditional publishers while maintaining creative freedom

Why I’m back on OnlyFans

Sex and the State • 58 implied HN points • 24 Dec 24
🎭️ Culture Online Platforms
  1. The main reason for returning to OnlyFans is to earn more money. Earning from Substack alone isn't enough to live on, so diversifying income is essential.
  2. Posting adult content also helps reduce the stigma around sex work. It's a way to show that feminist women can choose to do this work confidently.
  3. Storytelling and representation are important. There’s a belief that making adult content can contribute to changing perceptions about gender and sexuality in society.

The Three Segments of American Culture

Political Currents by Ross Barkan • 71 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Online Platforms
  1. The Macroculture includes mainstream media, major record labels, and Hollywood, shows wealth but also vulnerability in the 21st century.
  2. The Microculture, like TikTok and YouTube, represents bottom-up content creation and massive growth in online platforms, but also lacks stability and can be a hustle culture.
  3. The Mesoculture is the missing middle ground between the Macroculture and Microculture, emphasizing physical communion, demand for alternative infrastructure, and a resurgence in literary and artistic events.

The secret anti-influencers of Instagram

escape the algorithm • 99 implied HN points • 11 May 21
🎭️ Culture Online Platforms
  1. Low-Stakes Sleuth is a fun game where friends observe strangers online, showing the strange, human aspects of people's lives.
  2. Anti-influencers on Instagram, like the_looker and the_collector, defy the platform's norms by creating unique content without seeking followers or revenue.
  3. The allure of anti-influencers lies in their mystery and the defiance of typical social media expectations, prompting curiosity and contemplation about human connection and expression online.

Digital Gardens as a Service

Aliveness Studies • 13 implied HN points • 26 Dec 24
🕹 Technology Online Platforms
  1. Intellectual labor online is not rewarded well right now. People like Gwern Branwen, who provide deep insights, often struggle to earn a decent income.
  2. Current platforms favor quick, flashy content over thoughtful, long-term ideas. A new platform is needed that supports ongoing intellectual work and gradual idea development.
  3. The ideal solution would be a user-friendly platform that enables writers to create, share, and monetize evolving essays without the hassle of technical challenges. This could help cultivate more in-depth thinkers.

Searching For My City

Reboot • 24 implied HN points • 09 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Online Platforms
  1. Early online communities like Bulletin Board Systems (BBSs) fostered local connections and community building through text-based websites and local forums.
  2. Platforms like Yelp and Google Maps have shifted the focus from local community engagement to commercialized consumption, impacting the way we interact with and perceive our cities.
  3. Creating and sustaining place-based digital networks presents challenges, but initiatives like DIY internet radio stations showcase the potential for online communities to embrace local culture and connection.

Eight Pro-Social Platforms that Didn't Work

techandsocialcohesion • 1 HN point • 21 May 24
🕹 Technology Online Platforms
  1. Building platforms for civil discourse online is challenging due to the nature of public information spreading too quickly.
  2. Creating pro-social platforms requires finding existing behaviors that are great and painful enough to justify widespread adoption of a new app.
  3. Facilitating smaller and private conversations online tends to lead to more civilized discussions compared to public platforms like Twitter.

Quick Update

Malt Liquidity • 6 implied HN points • 21 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Online Platforms
  1. The author is apologizing for a lack of posts due to a busy work schedule, but mentions having several in progress.
  2. The author is considering different ways to engage readers and potentially move discussions to a more permanent format.
  3. There are plans to transition content to a native URL and potentially create a separate site for non-core content.

Làm mạng xã hội để làm gì?

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 19 implied HN points • 15 Oct 19
🕹 Technology Online Platforms
  1. Creating a social network in Vietnam can offer innovative ideas like connecting users as 'comrades' and providing direct communication with authorities, as seen in the example of VCNet.
  2. Social media platforms like Facebook and YouTube have provided a level playing field in Vietnam, prioritizing intellect and creativity, challenging traditional power dynamics.
  3. Establishing a fair social playground in Vietnam involves addressing existing inequalities, challenging the influence of money, power, and relationships in shaping the rules, and promoting platforms where talents can shine regardless of background.

Crisis averted

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 29 May 20
🎭️ Culture Online Platforms
  1. Y2K and COVID-19 both show the importance of trusting experts and unseen work in crisis response.
  2. Historical events like Y2K can teach us valuable lessons about mitigating disasters and recognizing the reality of threats.
  3. Success in averting a catastrophe doesn't mean the threat wasn't real - it often reflects the effectiveness of prevention efforts.

Yesterday’s Legislation is Failing Us in the Fight Against Tech-Fueled Violence

techandsocialcohesion • 0 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Online Platforms
  1. Legislation needs updating to address tech-fueled violence. Existing laws fail to hold tech companies accountable for harmful content they facilitate or create.
  2. Platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch have been implicated in spreading hate and extremism. The companies' algorithms have been shown to amplify harmful content.
  3. Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act offers broad immunity to tech companies but is outdated. There is a need to redefine accountability in light of platforms' roles in spreading online harm.

Attila Haraszti: The Dire, Bullshit Economics of Twitch Creators

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 15 Feb 22
🕹 Technology Online Platforms
  1. The majority of Twitch creators do not earn enough to reach the Euro-American minimum wage, relying on additional sources like patrons and sponsorships to make a living.
  2. There is a small percentage of creators on Twitch, approximately 0.117%, who are on track to earn the minimum wage in 2021, highlighting the challenges many creators face in achieving sustainable incomes.
  3. The creator economy includes around 50-60 million 'aspiring' content creators worldwide, but only a fraction of them, about 1 million, are considered 'professionals' who can make at least the minimum wage from social platforms.

In it to win it

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 04 Aug 16
🕹 Technology Online Platforms
  1. Silicon Valley has influenced the look of cities through popular app aesthetics like Airbnb and Foursquare.
  2. Facebook's sign-on messages may seem friendly but are actually strategic attempts to access personal data.
  3. Fact-checking websites like Snopes play a crucial role in debunking misinformation on the internet.