Substack Faces Backlash Over Hosting Extremist Content

Prominent writers leave the platform citing concerns over content moderation policies.

Substack, the email-newsletter platform, is facing a crisis as it is found to be hosting and profiting from extremist content, including neo-Nazi newsletters.
Prominent writers like Ryan Broderick and Casey Newton have announced their departure from Substack due to its content moderation policies.
Substack initially responded to the controversy by stating it would not censor content unless it posed 'credible threats of physical harm', but has since reversed its stance and shut down several Nazi publications.
Despite these actions, many writers and users remain dissatisfied with Substack's approach to content moderation.
Substack's recommendation systems, which have helped grow publications like Platformer, are also seen as a potential tool for extremist publications to expand their reach.