I think it's telling that writers and social media figures that would otherwise take a stronger stance against some of the content on substack are happy to coex

I think it's telling that writers and social media figures that would otherwise take a stronger stance against some of the content on substack are happy to coexist with that content if they are making significant amounts of money. This feels like an imperative for substack -- ensure that some of their most formidable critics have a personal stake in the platform as a means to deflect criticism. Money speaks.