I deeply appreciate this post, Patrick. In my own Substack journey I’ve been wondering about this paywall business and something in me deeply resists. It only makes sense to me for newsletters where the paywall keeps out trolls. But if we don’t (yet) struggle with that, I fail to see the point.
Also, I feel deeply committed to some writers, like you, and it feels like the most loving act to contribute what I can even if I’m not “getting” some kind of bonus. I don’t need a bonus. By supporting you, I support what I want to see more in the world: love. Hallelujah for Generous Communication! 💕✨
Thank you so much for so generously sharing your appreciation! And it is so nurturing to hear how you see and feel the relationship between reader and writer, a powerful reminder for me that it really is all about choosing love.💖
I deeply appreciate this post, Patrick. In my own Substack journey I’ve been wondering about this paywall business and something in me deeply resists. It only makes sense to me for newsletters where the paywall keeps out trolls. But if we don’t (yet) struggle with that, I fail to see the point.
Also, I feel deeply committed to some writers, like you, and it feels like the most loving act to contribute what I can even if I’m not “getting” some kind of bonus. I don’t need a bonus. By supporting you, I support what I want to see more in the world: love. Hallelujah for Generous Communication! 💕✨
Thank you so much for so generously sharing your appreciation! And it is so nurturing to hear how you see and feel the relationship between reader and writer, a powerful reminder for me that it really is all about choosing love.💖