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(DIR) Post #B2gxefrkUVpH1oPCr2 by craiglambie42@fosstodon.org
2025-12-17T05:31:04Z
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So people are starting to flow to SubStack for writing. The authors, so they can get paid for their work, and the readers - as it is an amazing source of great writing. But this is just building another eco system for big corporate to take a big chunk from other peoples creativity imo.What is the Fediverse/ Open source way to 1. Reward content creators/ writers?2. Allow for publishing - should we create mastostack.com?Love to know the thoughts of @fosstodon people on this..
(DIR) Post #B2gxehE7QpJXFTsaMS by Gina@fosstodon.org
2025-12-21T10:04:24Z
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@fosstodon @craiglambie42 good question, I think Ghost with their subscription model might be closest to SubStack?
(DIR) Post #B2gxeiSKrSHR3rXS9w by craiglambie42@fosstodon.org
2025-12-21T10:14:31Z
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@Gina @fosstodon thx. What is ghost exactly plz?
(DIR) Post #B2gxejFxsvylXml5W4 by Gina@fosstodon.org
2025-12-21T20:41:15Z
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@craiglambie42 @fosstodon https://ghost.org/
(DIR) Post #B2gxejzh8uYhpc9bnM by craiglambie42@fosstodon.org
2025-12-26T07:13:17Z
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Thanks @Gina Interesting. That then lead me to question comparing @wordpress with #Ghost as why wouldn't a self hosted wordpress work in a similar way.I mean I can't see why Ghost is particularly better still. Wordpress with Fediverse plugins is kinda similar, and more control. Just musing to myself here... unless you know. I think the "feed" and the "algorithm" are why people go to the SubStack world... maybe? not sure.
(DIR) Post #B2gxekz1StcCtoqaO0 by strypey@mastodon.nzoss.nz
2026-01-26T23:23:23Z
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(1/?)@craiglambie42 > comparing @wordpress with #Ghost as why wouldn't a self hosted wordpress work in a similar wayMore or less. Although Ghost is a leaner stack, with a focus on supportings publications (newsletters, blogs, etc). It's like what WordPress was, before it became the universal website builder. But the point is, authors can choose whatever works for them, and with AP syndication, audiences can read in whatever AP-enabled client they like.@Gina @wordpress
(DIR) Post #B2gykoPpiSuvEiq4Q4 by strypey@mastodon.nzoss.nz
2026-01-26T23:35:47Z
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(2/2)@craiglambie42> I think the "feed" and the "algorithm" are why people go to the SubStack worldI doubt it. They are the reason many readers are refusing to go near SS and many authors are leaving;https://disintermedia.net.nz/ghosting-substack/To the degree that people put up with SS's social media features, I think it's for the reasons you gave in the OP;> authors, so they can get paid for their work, and the readers - as it is an amazing source of great writingOnce again, the power of network effects.
(DIR) Post #B2h3LsIqcquXp9V3IW by craiglambie42@fosstodon.org
2026-01-27T00:27:17Z
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@strypey thanks for that link to @lightweight's site - what an interesting read, and glad to follow/ connect with some like minded fedi's :)I think Ghost is interesting, and I see the appeal after reading Dave's blog on it - for starters it is super similar to SS - but the integration with the Fediverse is a little clunky... I would like to see it more tightly using AP. It also relies on Stripe - I am working on @fedipay for the exact reasons of avoiding stripe and multiple subscriptions...
(DIR) Post #B2h5wOdW5WkSRBi5CK by strypey@mastodon.nzoss.nz
2026-01-27T00:56:18Z
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@craiglambie42 > I am working on @fedipay for the exact reasons of avoiding stripe and multiple subscriptionsGreat stuff. I assume you've followed the Kalashnikov Principle and looked into the history of previous efforts, like SubClub?https://wedistribute.org/2024/09/subclub-paid-subscriptions/https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/16/24322574/sub-club-mastodon-mammoth-fediverse-shutting-downhttps://video.fedihost.co/w/sepHP71Tgk521g8Xn9BSryWhere does FediPay sit in the digital payments stack?#FediPay #SubClub@lightweight
(DIR) Post #B2lGMSgrPlJ0iJBJSK by craiglambie42@fosstodon.org
2026-01-29T01:11:52Z
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@strypey that is super interesting. I wonder what happened with sub.club. Do you know anyone that was involved? @fedipay @lightweight
(DIR) Post #B2lVAHENh1Tp0iVZxY by strypey@mastodon.nzoss.nz
2026-01-29T03:57:48Z
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@craiglambie42 > I wonder what happened with sub.clubI suggest reading the linked articles and watching the linked video, that will help fill you in : )> Do you know anyone that was involved?I believe Anuj Ahooja of @anewsocial was one of the co-founders.@fedipay @lightweight
(DIR) Post #B2mdtdSWtCGXlyE35E by quillmatiq@mastodon.social
2026-01-29T17:09:52Z
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@strypey I actually wasn't a co-founder, I helped there as an advisor and was really excited about the project! Unfortunately, it didn't work out in the end, but it looks like @crowdbucks is doing similar work that's worth checking out.@craiglambie42 @fedipay @lightweight
(DIR) Post #B2pGxrrrXsK89B0IwS by strypey@mastodon.nzoss.nz
2026-01-30T23:37:30Z
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@quillmatiq > I actually wasn't a co-founder, I helped there as an advisorThat'll teach me not to believe what I read in the tech press without independently fact-checking ; )> it looks like @crowdbucks is doing similar work that's worth checking out.True, I'd forgotten about that project, thanks for the reminder. Definitely worth chatting with them @craiglambie42 about your vision for @fedipay. Also @bandwagon who have integrated a music sales platform into the fediverse.@lightweight
(DIR) Post #B2qEdJIgLpRiOcZu5Y by strypey@mastodon.nzoss.nz
2026-01-31T10:44:07Z
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Some of the things discussed by David Bollier and @rabble's in an episode of the Revolution.social podcast seem relevant to @crowdbucks, @fedipay and @bandwagon;https://mastodon.nzoss.nz/@strypey/115988268392541241@quillmatiq @craiglambie42 @lightweight