What do you think about the idea of a "one-time" payment to essentially have lifetime access to what a writer is sharing on Substack? If the writer changes their mind later, oh well, you made the one time payment, but on the other hand if the writer sticks around the one-time payment made in advance means you can budget accordingly going forward. Both the writer and the contributor.
One thing I really don't care for is monthly payment installments - I think they are sort of insidious - they may make sense for some things, but lately they just seem to be traps of mammon.
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Changing the subject, it pained me to watch my beloved Buffalo Bills lose to the Chiefs, but I had a feeling and there is always next season I reckon - plus....tis just a game.
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Regardless, I'm willing to pledge support for your efforts long term - and here is the thing - even if there is a one time "founding" contribution done with diligence, doesn't mean there wont be further contributions out of respect for quality content. Seems like it could be a win-win.
I like your idea, Ken. For Substack writers like myself to "make it," we probably need really big gifts or donations. That's what support these corrupt organizatiions - millionaires give these organizations huge checks. I just tried to change my "Founders" Level to $1500 so I might get some of those really big gifts. I can't tell if this change took place because I'm already a subscriber and I don't see my Suscriber levels as readers see them.
If I could get one $1500 gift a month - plus my $6/monthly ones and my $50 annual ones, I could make $40,000 a year, which is my goal from this business.
I thought of you when the Chiefs won. My sympathies! We're in the same boat with Bama falling short in the playoffs. Wait until next year!
The critical - truly the most critical thing - besides maybe recognition for large contribution presented publicly so it is transparent - the most critical thing is the act of contributing to somebody sharing ideas that resonate with you does NOT mean you have any sway over content. I think that needs to be inherently understood within the context of Substack and if it is, then the business model may have a chance to grow organically with good pace versus growing too fast to the detriment of the whole concept. Cause I think your correct, many institutions rely upon the "big contributors", but the problem for us peasants is these big contributors always have strings attached for their own agenda pursuits.
Your support humbles me, Ken.
BTW, check out Zero Hedge right now. They just ran one of my most important "early spread" stories. This is a big deal to me.
https://www.zerohedge.com/covid-19/covid-didnt-suddenly-become-deadly-april-2020
What do you think about the idea of a "one-time" payment to essentially have lifetime access to what a writer is sharing on Substack? If the writer changes their mind later, oh well, you made the one time payment, but on the other hand if the writer sticks around the one-time payment made in advance means you can budget accordingly going forward. Both the writer and the contributor.
One thing I really don't care for is monthly payment installments - I think they are sort of insidious - they may make sense for some things, but lately they just seem to be traps of mammon.
~
Changing the subject, it pained me to watch my beloved Buffalo Bills lose to the Chiefs, but I had a feeling and there is always next season I reckon - plus....tis just a game.
~
Regardless, I'm willing to pledge support for your efforts long term - and here is the thing - even if there is a one time "founding" contribution done with diligence, doesn't mean there wont be further contributions out of respect for quality content. Seems like it could be a win-win.
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Respectfully,
Ken
I like your idea, Ken. For Substack writers like myself to "make it," we probably need really big gifts or donations. That's what support these corrupt organizatiions - millionaires give these organizations huge checks. I just tried to change my "Founders" Level to $1500 so I might get some of those really big gifts. I can't tell if this change took place because I'm already a subscriber and I don't see my Suscriber levels as readers see them.
If I could get one $1500 gift a month - plus my $6/monthly ones and my $50 annual ones, I could make $40,000 a year, which is my goal from this business.
I thought of you when the Chiefs won. My sympathies! We're in the same boat with Bama falling short in the playoffs. Wait until next year!
The critical - truly the most critical thing - besides maybe recognition for large contribution presented publicly so it is transparent - the most critical thing is the act of contributing to somebody sharing ideas that resonate with you does NOT mean you have any sway over content. I think that needs to be inherently understood within the context of Substack and if it is, then the business model may have a chance to grow organically with good pace versus growing too fast to the detriment of the whole concept. Cause I think your correct, many institutions rely upon the "big contributors", but the problem for us peasants is these big contributors always have strings attached for their own agenda pursuits.
I think it is time for better ideas.
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Ken
Bill, your change to $1500 Founders level did register.