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Change at CNN and Google

People vs Algorithms

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Control the Means of Distribution

Content creators are wary of platforms that aim to control the means of distribution, such as Substack, which led to dissatisfaction and some creators leaving. The trend extends to other industries, like Spotify trying to change the podcasting model. Alternatives like Patreon are criticized, while platforms like Fourth Wall and Ghost, providing more control to content creators, are seen as preferable. Substack's move to control email defaults is considered expected and potentially beneficial for the platform.

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