Dear creators, I am judging your Nazi-enabling

Dear creators,

Hosting your newsletter on Substack or posting on X says “I am fine with my Nazi neighbours”. Because that’s what these platforms are: Nazi bars, run by right-wing people and fascists.

Using them as a creator means that you are actively helping them grow and succeed. Your brain power and creations are propping up their Klan crosses. There’s no two sides to seeing this, there simply isn’t. Whatever your reasons, you are not only tolerating what they do, you directly and indirectly help legitimize their shit, and help them make money.

And for that I do judge you. Yes, I might dig your personal blog or tech newsletter or whathaveyou, but you are part of the problem. Both those things can be true. Because it’s 2025, and we’re way past beyond the “I didn’t know they are bad” phase. We all know. You don’t get a pass anymore.

Because the thing is: There’s no reason anymore to use those bad actors and their platforms. You do not have to. Yes, we heard your arguments about reach and whatnot, but right now, a big ass portion of your reach is bot accounts and fans of fascism.¹ There are a great many viable alternatives for pretty much all your use cases, including social media and blog + newsletter hosting – and believe me, among your friends, readers, and followers there are folks who will help you move. Just ask around, FFS.

And if you don’t find anyone, send me an email or a skeet or a toot, I’ll help you get going.