Indeed. You might be interested in reading my comments here as well and, possibly, include some of them in your future articles, whenever they apply...
This is without a doubt one of Substack’s top innovations. Love it. So easy to use and builds the sense of community. Also, I greatly appreciate how easy it is to publish after the fact.
ok I see how this could be useful for podcasters and such but please don't try to be like all the social media apps already out there!!!! I'm here because I want something that is NOT like all the other apps out there!!!!
Zack@Substack: I'm a 12-year podcaster on Spirituality & Metaphysics and I'm in the process of transitioning to Substack now. I'm so looking forward to publishing articles and posting my favorite episodes with knowledgeable guests and the announcement of this live feature just made my day! Thank you to the Substack Team!
I would love to use live, but it is limited to only the app. I need to screen share so I can share pictures and video. Once this is something that you can do, I would use your love over YouTube. Can you say when that will be available?
I haven’t used the feature and have no plans to in the short to medium term. I came to Substack to write articles but that doesn’t mean I won’t in the future.
It’s a basic mistake and oversight by Substack way back at the planning phase. This could have been picked up in the testing phase but doesn’t seem to have been - no clue why.
Zach, can I use this app via desktop? I would like to start private one-on-one chats with subscribers and was planning on using zoom. Could I use this feature instead?
You can already do chat messages on Substack. I think you can only do this on the Substack app or website. I don't think you can have a Desktop icon on your desktop if that's what you mean.
I think Substack Live only works while using the substack app. I have no idea if it’s possible or not but it’s probably much more complicated than OBS on a desktop setup.
Excited to see how everyone uses the feature! We recommend going live with a fellow publisher on Substack as we've seen the most success with collaborative live videos.
I'm concerned about lack of captions/subtitles and how A.I. will be using/learning from the content. Also, I come to Substack for reading, not video - which all the other social media platforms have pushed so hard.
This is a great feature 👌🏼
I used to think I would suffer from brain fog for the rest of my life..."𝐛𝐮𝐭" this changed everything.... https://t.co/g7h0bOndmB
Is it? Just read my comments...
Where is your critique? I can't find your comments
I just read them. Seems a bit dramatic.
As a cognitive scientist, I can assure you they are for real…
What brings Substack value is the fact that we have people that have enough brain power to sit and read meaningful articles.
Won't this "kill the golden goose" and feed the instant-attention economy?
Indeed. You might be interested in reading my comments here as well and, possibly, include some of them in your future articles, whenever they apply...
Substack’s TikTokification continues along unabated :/
Maybe we will be calling it the "new TikTok"?
This is without a doubt one of Substack’s top innovations. Love it. So easy to use and builds the sense of community. Also, I greatly appreciate how easy it is to publish after the fact.
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Thanks for the kind words Tyler. I really enjoy tuning into your live videos! Keep it up :)
ok I see how this could be useful for podcasters and such but please don't try to be like all the social media apps already out there!!!! I'm here because I want something that is NOT like all the other apps out there!!!!
Zack@Substack: I'm a 12-year podcaster on Spirituality & Metaphysics and I'm in the process of transitioning to Substack now. I'm so looking forward to publishing articles and posting my favorite episodes with knowledgeable guests and the announcement of this live feature just made my day! Thank you to the Substack Team!
Your welcome! We're excited to have you on Substack :)
We will certainly be trying it out!! 🔥💪🏼
I recommend you do your first live video with a fellow Substacker. We've seen the most success with collaborative live videos.
This is helpful to know… I’m helping my podcast cohost get set up on here this week 🔥
Before that, you might want to consider the contents in my comments here...
Time for some Kiss Me, Son of Blog Live Listening parties 🎉 🪗🎸🎸
If this isn't available for computer users as well, no thanks. Tired of being forced to use phones when I pay far more for my computers. :(
I would love to use live, but it is limited to only the app. I need to screen share so I can share pictures and video. Once this is something that you can do, I would use your love over YouTube. Can you say when that will be available?
They want app and app only, indeed they seem positively desperate to force us onto the appy app app appy thing
Although I’m on the appy app appy thing now, I much prefer using my laptop and browser
I am totally fed up with these live videos..............where are subtiles for the deaf. There are millions of us.
I keep writing about deaf people but substack seems to totally ignore subtitles!
Why don’t they have this feature? Captions should be mandatory.
Thank you Kate. You are the on;y person who has commented in a favorable way.
The minute I see these videos without subtitles I don't join.
Every person on substack is missing thousands of viewers!
Greed is the 'American way' so I suggest you do not forget deaf people!
I agree with Kate. They should be mandatory as that allows a vast number of people to not only digest but also engage.
A very silly oversight by Substack.
Thank you Aiden. Lack of foresight by substack again and again. I have been here for a long time/they keep doing changes BUT nothing for the deaf.
Any help you can give would be helpful.
Jenny
I haven’t used the feature and have no plans to in the short to medium term. I came to Substack to write articles but that doesn’t mean I won’t in the future.
It’s a basic mistake and oversight by Substack way back at the planning phase. This could have been picked up in the testing phase but doesn’t seem to have been - no clue why.
Zach, can I use this app via desktop? I would like to start private one-on-one chats with subscribers and was planning on using zoom. Could I use this feature instead?
You can already do chat messages on Substack. I think you can only do this on the Substack app or website. I don't think you can have a Desktop icon on your desktop if that's what you mean.
No, they're desperately determined to shove us onto the app, and the harder they shove the more I resist.
I am interested in this response as I was planning a weekly Q&A about book publishing for my Author Adventure substack.
Sweet! Thanks for making this happen! Can it work with OBS too?
I think Substack Live only works while using the substack app. I have no idea if it’s possible or not but it’s probably much more complicated than OBS on a desktop setup.
Maybe one would have to mirror the iPhone to the laptop so the mobile app could be running?
I like your way of thinking haha time for a weekend practice run
Hey Zach - all your examples show white creators. Would love to see some diversity and spotlighting of those who don't get as many eyeballs. Thanks!
Finally us baby stackers get access lol
Excited to see how everyone uses the feature! We recommend going live with a fellow publisher on Substack as we've seen the most success with collaborative live videos.
Where can we read the terms & conditions for how AI uses the video? Can we opt out of AI accessing the feed?
I'm concerned about lack of captions/subtitles and how A.I. will be using/learning from the content. Also, I come to Substack for reading, not video - which all the other social media platforms have pushed so hard.