Substack Refuses to Ban Nazi Symbols and Extremist Rhetoric, Sparking Backlash

Despite Criticism and Threats of Departure from Writers, Substack Maintains Its Stance, Arguing Censorship Would Worsen the Problem

Substack, a platform for independent newsletters, has decided not to ban Nazi symbols or extremist rhetoric from its platform, as long as it does not incite violence.
The decision has sparked outrage among many Substack writers, with hundreds signing a letter opposing the company's stance and threatening to leave.
Substack's founders argue that censorship or demonetization of such content would not solve the problem of hateful rhetoric, but rather exacerbate it.
Substack takes a 10% cut of revenue from writers who charge for newsletter subscriptions, leading to criticism that the company is profiting from hate speech.
Research suggests that deplatforming can diminish the spread of far-right propaganda and Nazi content, contradicting Substack's stance.