I agree about "questionable content". Can editors kill or downplay stories, or introduce bias? Sure, of course. Editors can also scrutinize reporting, double ch

I agree about "questionable content". Can editors kill or downplay stories, or introduce bias? Sure, of course. Editors can also scrutinize reporting, double check sources, or try to counteract bias. The problem with Substack is that it tends to attract journalists who need an editor. Anyone who is having trouble publishing a story in a reputable outlet can simply throw it up on Substack. And if they can cause drama about how they were being "censored", all the better to drive traffic.