Substack is no longer just a bit annoying; it’s a live demo of how platforms rot when growth metrics outrun product sense. What started as a clean publishing layer is turning into another over-engineered, over-algorithmic UX mess. The problem, and a better path The good news: everything Substack is currently mangling, identity, delivery, discovery, andContinueContinue reading “Substack Sucks”
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Why I’m Leaving Substack
After much thought, I’ve decided to leave Substack. It’s not a decision I’ve taken lightly, but over time, the limitations of the platform—and the values it represents—have made it clear that it’s no longer the right fit. Substack prides itself on being a platform that champions “free speech,” but in practice, that’s meant tolerating andContinueContinue reading “Why I’m Leaving Substack”
Dr Bob’s Coffee Survivor Guide
(No affiliate links!) The Coffee Elite vs. Reality Coffee connoisseurs are a varied lot, with some espousing tradition while others spare no expense to create the perfect cup, while pontificating about “notes of mountain mist,” Good News: Recently published research suggests a cup of Java in the morning may be more strongly associated with aContinueContinue reading “Dr Bob’s Coffee Survivor Guide”
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