Like many content platforms, Substack occupies a murky space between software provider and full-blown publisher, though it’s often denied sharing much in common with the latter. Anyone can start a newsletter on Substack, and the company says writers retain total editorial independence, although the company collects a 10% flat fee from each paid subscription. But as the service enters countries where journalism can be dangerous, it may be forced to decide how much responsibility it’s willing to take for reporters and their work.
August 2021, Rest of World
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