Super interesting read. I always try to prove value and do what I do and let the platforms so their thing.
I learned about this new feature because someone used me as an example (in a good way) because of my badge. I was supporting others not doing it for a flower or to be noticed.
I would love to see a subscription plan that would allow me to read x number of articles from any substack contributor I choose to read at that moment,- eg. x views for $50. For me to read some of the articles of each of 20 or so contributors with a full subscription to each would become unduly expensive. I also would like to read them anonymously as to other viewers- my preferences for subjects and authors are noone's business but my own.
Casandra you made an excellent point about how Substack may be looking to leverage the flower as a sort of 'passport'. Twitter/X does this in a way by giving boosts to users that paid to be verified. I could see Substack trying to do something similar. Good thoughts.
Personally, I find the idea of these badges very helpful. I hope they make them for comments too - I think more people will be motivated to leave their opinions.
Very interesting to consider all the layers here. It was inevitable. Thank you, Casandra.
Super interesting read. I always try to prove value and do what I do and let the platforms so their thing.
I learned about this new feature because someone used me as an example (in a good way) because of my badge. I was supporting others not doing it for a flower or to be noticed.
Thanks for the clarification of what it's about.
It has been really cool to see so many of them floating around!
I would love to see a subscription plan that would allow me to read x number of articles from any substack contributor I choose to read at that moment,- eg. x views for $50. For me to read some of the articles of each of 20 or so contributors with a full subscription to each would become unduly expensive. I also would like to read them anonymously as to other viewers- my preferences for subjects and authors are noone's business but my own.
Appreciate the tier clarity; I just figure out I need one more for a prettier flower; of course there's a third level!
https://youtu.be/VqomZQMZQCQ
Incredible 🤣
Casandra you made an excellent point about how Substack may be looking to leverage the flower as a sort of 'passport'. Twitter/X does this in a way by giving boosts to users that paid to be verified. I could see Substack trying to do something similar. Good thoughts.
Time will tell!
Personally, I find the idea of these badges very helpful. I hope they make them for comments too - I think more people will be motivated to leave their opinions.
Yeah that would be cool! I would love to be able to specifically see who my subscribers are the feed so I can make sure to support them there.
Great read, I like the "Private Support Has Become a Public Identity" part. This creator-first thinking. Gives me hope.
Yeah it's a really interesting addition to the platform!
Thanks for the thorough explanation. I was wondering about those new badges.
Glad I could help :)