I don't really think Substack and Twitter are in the same space (sorry). We need an alternative to Twitter, but Substack is something else. Don't get me wrong, loving it!!
I don't really think Substack and Twitter are in the same space (sorry). We need an alternative to Twitter, but Substack is something else. Don't get me wrong, loving it!!
I disagree. I think that people (at least a significant portion of them) are rejecting shorter-form, more commercial interactions (sitcoms, terrestrial radio, cable news) and replacing them with longer-form and more complex media (JRE/podcasts, bingeable tv, foreign films/anime, etc.)
Why wouldn't it be the same with words? Twitter ----> Substack & Medium? I get what you're saying, I just disagree.
The strength of Twitter lies in the real time responses to major events, however the shortform promotes a loss-of-depth which leads to misunderstandings as writers are forced to omit context and details. It also essentially stifles any deep thoughts or insights, and the presence of 'Twitter threads' - chains of Twitter messages by the same author writing on the same topic - shows it is several sizes too small.
Agree. I was quite wrong 20 years ago when social sites began, that more intellectually built social sites would reveal the true power of like minded brains. "Papers", articles, journals would be cited between nerds in these interest areas, information and thought would flow more easily than our arguably monolithic educational and science containers where such knowledge (or at least aspects of the process around knowledge) requires significant investment or time.
Gotta go, I may need to elaborate more. Idea was my Student Research Library project no one's ever heard of 😉
I am an active Twitter member, and have had very little experience of the Twitter wars, although my account is heavily shadowbanned due to the two topics on which I focus - all things related to Julian Assange, and the coronavirus madness.
Twitter is very definitely a different thing than substack. I use Twitter as a signpost facility - pointing to (supporting or highlighing) events and articles on those topics. My own writing is a tiny percentage of what I am sharing. My substack works in reverse - my own writing as maincourse, within which I point to the work of others.
I don't see these styles of platform as being in competition at all. They are complemenary.
I used to use Twitter primarily to follow writers / independent journalists that I respect. Luckily, many of them migrated to Substack and I was able to ditch Twitter during the whole Elon fiasco.
For a complimentary short-form site, I like Counter Social, as it tends to deplatform science / election denier types.
I don't really think Substack and Twitter are in the same space (sorry). We need an alternative to Twitter, but Substack is something else. Don't get me wrong, loving it!!
I disagree. I think that people (at least a significant portion of them) are rejecting shorter-form, more commercial interactions (sitcoms, terrestrial radio, cable news) and replacing them with longer-form and more complex media (JRE/podcasts, bingeable tv, foreign films/anime, etc.)
Why wouldn't it be the same with words? Twitter ----> Substack & Medium? I get what you're saying, I just disagree.
To be clear, there will always be a place for short-form updates, links, quick videos, and jokes...and I think Twitter is very good for that.
It's also an incredible journalism outlet, but Substack is much more flexible.
The strength of Twitter lies in the real time responses to major events, however the shortform promotes a loss-of-depth which leads to misunderstandings as writers are forced to omit context and details. It also essentially stifles any deep thoughts or insights, and the presence of 'Twitter threads' - chains of Twitter messages by the same author writing on the same topic - shows it is several sizes too small.
Twitter would be perfect, if people were.
Substack is a more realistic place to unfold and unpack your ideas without compromising your message or your integrity (by accident or on purpose!)
agree with you there. twitter is actually good at what it's for... one-ish liners... not deep thought engagement.
Agree. I was quite wrong 20 years ago when social sites began, that more intellectually built social sites would reveal the true power of like minded brains. "Papers", articles, journals would be cited between nerds in these interest areas, information and thought would flow more easily than our arguably monolithic educational and science containers where such knowledge (or at least aspects of the process around knowledge) requires significant investment or time.
Gotta go, I may need to elaborate more. Idea was my Student Research Library project no one's ever heard of 😉
I am an active Twitter member, and have had very little experience of the Twitter wars, although my account is heavily shadowbanned due to the two topics on which I focus - all things related to Julian Assange, and the coronavirus madness.
Twitter is very definitely a different thing than substack. I use Twitter as a signpost facility - pointing to (supporting or highlighing) events and articles on those topics. My own writing is a tiny percentage of what I am sharing. My substack works in reverse - my own writing as maincourse, within which I point to the work of others.
I don't see these styles of platform as being in competition at all. They are complemenary.
BTW a good alternative to Twitter is on the way. Look in to Panquake. https://twitter.com/PanQuakeDev
I used to use Twitter primarily to follow writers / independent journalists that I respect. Luckily, many of them migrated to Substack and I was able to ditch Twitter during the whole Elon fiasco.
For a complimentary short-form site, I like Counter Social, as it tends to deplatform science / election denier types.
Nice! Substack is great for sure! And I’m glad to see Musk get Twitter. Many good things to come from that.
Good for you. I have no interest in seeing Twitter post-Elon.
That’s fine. I actually didn’t use it before, as bad as it was, but I’ll definitely consider using it now that it’ll hopefully improve a lot.