Regarding the number of paid vs. free posts, I want to state for the record that I am perfectly happy with the current balance. I fear you may not hear very often from those of us who are satisfied with the amount of paywalled content and who even appreciate that you provide free access to a fair number of posts. You have a true gift and I support you in sharing it as you choose.
I am firmly against the idea of “less free, more paid”. That would only serve to take away from others while gaining me nothing. The paywalled posts incentivize payment, and so act as a tool for Freddie, but if he opened up every subscriber post we would end up with exactly what we already have.
We pay Freddie because if we don’t he can’t write for us. I, personally, pay Freddie so his ideas disseminate to the wider public.
Yeah, you don't have to listen to people who who e-mail you saying "I want more exclusive content for me, me, me!" The majority of us are paying to support your writing. I do not know nor care which posts are free and which are not.
Regarding the number of paid vs. free posts, I want to state for the record that I am perfectly happy with the current balance. I fear you may not hear very often from those of us who are satisfied with the amount of paywalled content and who even appreciate that you provide free access to a fair number of posts. You have a true gift and I support you in sharing it as you choose.
I am firmly against the idea of “less free, more paid”. That would only serve to take away from others while gaining me nothing. The paywalled posts incentivize payment, and so act as a tool for Freddie, but if he opened up every subscriber post we would end up with exactly what we already have.
We pay Freddie because if we don’t he can’t write for us. I, personally, pay Freddie so his ideas disseminate to the wider public.
I love these Substacks of the week you share, this one in particular looks like a treasure trove. Thanks!
Yeah, you don't have to listen to people who who e-mail you saying "I want more exclusive content for me, me, me!" The majority of us are paying to support your writing. I do not know nor care which posts are free and which are not.