Concerns over ideological messaging on Substack are prompting creators to leave in 2025, with notable figures like sportswriter Joe Posnanski choosing to distance themselves. Posnanski highlights discomfort with being associated with extreme political content linked to Substack, despite his success on the platform. Rival service Beehiiv reports significant migration from Substack, claiming 5,000 writers have shifted since its launch, although the total is small compared to Substack's creator base. This trend reflects ongoing unease among writers regarding Substack's political landscape.
Rival newsletter service Beehiiv claims almost 3,000 creators have jumped ship from Substack to its platform in the past year.
Joe Posnanski stated his departure from Substack was due to its connection with politically extreme voices and the negative impact on his reputation.
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