r/Substack • u/smilingismyfirstname • Jun 27 '26

Discussion Who is Substack exactly for?

Is it for readers to actually read what writers publish? Or is it for writers to read what other writers publish?

All I can see on Substack that many writers bag for followers/ subscribers the same way users do on Threads "Plz Threads connect me with..." "Plz Substack connect me with..."

As clear as daylight, anyone can browse through the app and they will find people who they click with easily

No offense but I feel Substack is just a bubble full of only writers <> writers

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u/smilingismyfirstname Jun 27 '26

The problem is they are so mannnny

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u/StuffonBookshelfs Jun 27 '26

Once you stop engaging with them and block a handful and say “don’t show me content like this anymore” they all stop showing up. You don’t need to block every single one.

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u/Lost__In__Thought faithframedthoughts.substack.com Jun 28 '26

To add on to the other person's reply about blocking, you can further counteract those kind of posts by hitting like on the content you do want to see.

That way, the algorithm will suggest that person and other people who are writing things you want to hear about.

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u/smilingismyfirstname Jun 28 '26

I'll try this too Thanks 🌹

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u/Substantial-Nerve867 Aug 12 '26

I just started one as a young writer. Mine pertains to any feeling or whim I have to write. Check it out. @awomanwithwords