First of all, I can see people commenting so as long as nobody gets kicked off the option to interact, that's Great and sounds like a good move.
Here's a bit of an issue I have sith the Substack business model: I follow quite a few substacks and with time, I will probably add more. 5 bucks a month doesn't sound like much for a dude of little means like myself. But 5 more for another writer... and 5 for another etc. Eventually I could see how, if a lot of people went with an exclusionary paid option, I would have to let some substacks go, or feel a little left out on substacks that I like, but where I can't participate in the discussion.
I know that's not the case here! You've been very clear about that and good on you.
This is just a chance for me to comment that maybe, just maybe, it could be interesting for several writers to come together and do a sort of "newspaper" or "content channel" for a price that would allow people to pay all the writers they like, participate in the discussions, and not feel too pinched.
There have been so many days in the past months when you provided the only grounded, rational discussion about the pandemic. You can't imagine how much I looked forward to your postings - some days obsessively checking to see if there was a new one. The irrationality of our times was magnified for me when I'd share hard data with someone only to have them dismiss or ignore it. Keep up the good work - we need you!
Subscribed. Your writing has been the a ray of hope and rationality. I appreciate the blend of rigor, humor, and self sovereignty. Truly adds so much to my day.
Donate it to an animal sanctuary or keep it, I am happy either way.
Edit to add: part of the reason I am happy to pay is because you did not add paywalls. You have provided tons of inspiring and much needed content and asked nothing in return. Even now you ask nothing in return. For that continued display of integrity I am happy to donate.
When my personal situation changes at the "end of this" (if there's an end) I may subscribe because I totally agree with everything you said for sure. In the meantime, I do know a few people who have the option of "buying a cup of coffee" where you can do a one time "tip". I don't think Substack benefits from that though. But I do contribute in that way from time to time when I have the extra. Thanks for keeping your content free for us old poor folks on "fixed" incomes. . :) It's much appreciated.
100%. As someone else here said, you are far cheaper than an hour of counseling that I could have used several times a week for the past two years.
You are a bargain. I look forward to the t-shirts.
The first place I will wear one: to the academic medical center where I work that mandated these god forsaken injections and fed the Covid hysteria that threatened so many of us.
This substack is definitely worth paying for, so good move. I appreciate Gato's hard work and skills. If many of us subscribe, do you think he might be able to afford capital letters?
It's about time. Of all the substack authors I follow you are the one I most wanted to support. You are doing the Lord's work and should be compensated
First of all, I can see people commenting so as long as nobody gets kicked off the option to interact, that's Great and sounds like a good move.
Here's a bit of an issue I have sith the Substack business model: I follow quite a few substacks and with time, I will probably add more. 5 bucks a month doesn't sound like much for a dude of little means like myself. But 5 more for another writer... and 5 for another etc. Eventually I could see how, if a lot of people went with an exclusionary paid option, I would have to let some substacks go, or feel a little left out on substacks that I like, but where I can't participate in the discussion.
I know that's not the case here! You've been very clear about that and good on you.
This is just a chance for me to comment that maybe, just maybe, it could be interesting for several writers to come together and do a sort of "newspaper" or "content channel" for a price that would allow people to pay all the writers they like, participate in the discussions, and not feel too pinched.
Just an idea for folks to chew on.
I'm in. I appreciate what you've one for my mental health through these many months! The cheapest therapist on the planet!
There have been so many days in the past months when you provided the only grounded, rational discussion about the pandemic. You can't imagine how much I looked forward to your postings - some days obsessively checking to see if there was a new one. The irrationality of our times was magnified for me when I'd share hard data with someone only to have them dismiss or ignore it. Keep up the good work - we need you!
I've been asking for this! I would like a "subscribe to margarita night with el gato" option.
Subscribed. Your writing has been the a ray of hope and rationality. I appreciate the blend of rigor, humor, and self sovereignty. Truly adds so much to my day.
Test comment before subscribing. If you can see this, comments still work.
Without hesitation. Thanks for all that you do.
Donate it to an animal sanctuary or keep it, I am happy either way.
Edit to add: part of the reason I am happy to pay is because you did not add paywalls. You have provided tons of inspiring and much needed content and asked nothing in return. Even now you ask nothing in return. For that continued display of integrity I am happy to donate.
When my personal situation changes at the "end of this" (if there's an end) I may subscribe because I totally agree with everything you said for sure. In the meantime, I do know a few people who have the option of "buying a cup of coffee" where you can do a one time "tip". I don't think Substack benefits from that though. But I do contribute in that way from time to time when I have the extra. Thanks for keeping your content free for us old poor folks on "fixed" incomes. . :) It's much appreciated.
100%. As someone else here said, you are far cheaper than an hour of counseling that I could have used several times a week for the past two years.
You are a bargain. I look forward to the t-shirts.
The first place I will wear one: to the academic medical center where I work that mandated these god forsaken injections and fed the Covid hysteria that threatened so many of us.
This substack is definitely worth paying for, so good move. I appreciate Gato's hard work and skills. If many of us subscribe, do you think he might be able to afford capital letters?
It's about time. Of all the substack authors I follow you are the one I most wanted to support. You are doing the Lord's work and should be compensated
Done!
I don't do paid substack subscriptions...
You're the only cat worthy of that now.
Use it well, my friend.
Do paid subscribers get catipal letters? 😉
I could comment without going for the paid subscription (for now, at least; as a test), so it's working.
You are well worth it. Thank you for keeping comments open to all.
I thought i was already paying for your stuff. Best bang for $5 bucks on the internet guaranteed. Keep up the great work.