Blocked and Reported

Episode 198: Actually, Substack Doesn't Have a Nazi Problem

Jan 13, 2024

Discussion on visualization ability and its impact on life, difficulty with memories and concerns about Nazis on the internet, controversy surrounding Substack and content moderation, understanding Substack's approach to moderation, fallout from Jonathan Katz's post and Casey Newton's reporting, promoting the Blocked and Reported website and discussing a contest, Casey Newton's success and critiques of Substack, controversy surrounding Substack's alleged Nazi problem.

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Quick takeaways

The podcast highlights the misleading portrayal of a Nazi problem on Substack, with Jonathan Katz's article lacking substantial evidence.

Casey Newton's lack of transparency and selective quoting raises concerns about the accuracy of his reporting on Substack's moderation.

The Atlantic's failure to fact-check Katz's claims properly raises concerns about honest journalism and the fact-checking process employed by the publication.

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Misleading Portrayal of Nazi Problem on Substack

The podcast episode discusses a misleading portrayal of a Nazi problem on Substack. An article by Jonathan M. Katz claimed that Substack had a Nazi problem, but failed to provide substantial evidence. It was discovered that only a small number of accounts violated Substack's policies, and they were promptly banned. The article's omission of this information raised questions about transparency and accuracy.

Introduction

2min

Levels of Visualization Ability and its Impact on Life

2min

Difficulty with Memories and a Brief Discussion on Nazis on the Internet

2min

Controversy Surrounding Substack and Content Moderation

15min

Understanding Substack's Approach to Moderation

14min

The aftermath of Jonathan Katz's post and Casey Newton's reporting

3min

Promoting the Bloxden Reported Website and Discussing a Contest

2min

Casey Newton and Substack: Success, Activism, and Content Moderation

10min

Controversy Surrounding Substack's Alleged Nazi Problem

11min

This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie dig into allegations that Substack is sheltering Nazis like so many Jews in an attic. Plus, world’s best/worst Wife Guy Bill Ackman continues to post.

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Jonathan Katz: “Substack Has a Nazi Problem”

https://substack.com/content

Patrick Casey archive

Substackers Against Nazis open letter

Substack Shouldn’t Decide What We Read open letter

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