Hey there, my tech-savvy friends! It’s your funny guy Nuked here, ready to dive into the latest news in the tech world. Today, we’re talking about a rather controversial topic involving Substack, the popular newsletter platform, and its recent encounter with pro-Nazi publications. Buckle up, because things are about to get interesting!

Platformer, the brainchild of Verge alum Casey Newton, has decided to part ways with Substack due to its policies and response towards pro-Nazi content on its platform. Newton discovered that seven Substack publications were openly supporting 1930s German Nazis and inciting violence against various groups, including Jews. While Substack did remove one publication on its own and five others from Newton’s list, there were other issues that arose.

One of the co-founders of Substack had requested that their conversations remain off the record, only to later leak those very conversations to another publication. This breach of trust did not sit well with Newton and added fuel to the fire. The situation had been brewing for weeks, but it reached a boiling point when The Atlantic published an article exposing Substack’s hosting and profiting from pro-Nazi publications.

In response to the growing concerns, over 200 Substack writers penned an open letter to the company, demanding clarification on its stance regarding such content. However, Substack co-founder Hamish McKenzie announced on December 21st that they would not remove or demonetize Nazi-related content. This decision left Newton with no choice but to consider leaving Substack.

Newton decided to consult the Platformer community for their input, and it became clear that the majority believed it was time to part ways with Substack. As a result, Platformer will be migrating to Ghost, another platform that aligns better with their values. The best part? As a reader, you don’t need to do anything! You’ll continue receiving the Tuesday edition of Platformer as usual, starting after the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

As for Substack, they have yet to respond to requests for comment on the matter. It will be interesting to see how they navigate this controversy and address the concerns raised by their users and the wider tech community.

That’s all for now, folks! Stay tuned for more exciting tech news and remember to keep your sense of humor intact. Until next time!

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