This is absolutely unbelievable! Here we are in 2024 - the United States of America, formerly known as the most free country in the world. Not anymore. What has happened in this country since the election of the great divider is just beyond comprehension. God help us all
Keep a close eye on them. Paypal cancelled their "pay us $2500 if we don't like you" policy, but stuck it back in after the publicity died down. I ended my 20+ year relationship with them after that.
Very happy they reversed this for you. I am worried about the average person who cannot afford to take legal action. I hear comments such as “ You/they can take legal action” but that is not a viable option for the average person. Lawfare has been used in such a large degree by those wishing to change our nation. They often have “nonprofits” to back them but “our side” often does not. They are using so many different methods to institute widescale change. The administrative state cannot be fought except by those who can afford to sue or threaten to sue. But then it takes years and too much money for people like say the family farmer to fight back. It is a very scary time for our nation.
"In my opinion, it is very unfortunate that Stripe and Substack are pursuing these policies, which are absolutely contrary to the principles of support of free speech upon which Substack was founded."
FIFY:
"...which are absolutely contrary to the principles of support of free speech which Substack says it was founded."
This is the first shot. They will be back. Time to investigate alternatives. The con has been revealed.
Congratulations on this victory and thank you for fighting this Communistic endeavor! I agree with you, however, that a smaller business without the means to fight, may one day be forced off of Substack if they continue to go after conservative posters.
That is terrific. I felt 'sick in my stomach' when I realized the implications for everyone. It would mean they would have information on subscribers also. It has put me off doing paid subscribing to other sub stack authors due to the privacy violations being implemented. What a pity. It is great that you have resolved this issue for this sub stack, but on the whole it has not been resolved at all. So, is privacy only for those who can afford the legal costs to fight for it? Is Substack breaking the law requesting this information? If not, then the law needs to change.
Good news! Glad you stood up to them. The government is out to strangle any thoughts or speech they find contrary to their ideology and plans for totalitarian control. They use compliant and scared businesses to achieve this goal, hiding their deceitful plans. Very similar to their telling social media companies who and what to suppress. We all need to resist
Dr Malone, this begs a Class Action against Stripe & SubStack. The Dhillon law firm and you and other aggreived parties, should be able to participate, and get names of the various Federal Agencies and the individuals requesting such violation of 4A rights.
Wow, I’m so glad you prevailed legally which will make it easier for others. Stripe should be made to absorb the expense. It seems there are battles on every front of every size now. Thank you for engaging the battle. The more they encroach, the worse the next battle.
This is absolutely unbelievable! Here we are in 2024 - the United States of America, formerly known as the most free country in the world. Not anymore. What has happened in this country since the election of the great divider is just beyond comprehension. God help us all
Congrats on your victory which is a victory for all.
Thank you for this.
Keep a close eye on them. Paypal cancelled their "pay us $2500 if we don't like you" policy, but stuck it back in after the publicity died down. I ended my 20+ year relationship with them after that.
Very happy they reversed this for you. I am worried about the average person who cannot afford to take legal action. I hear comments such as “ You/they can take legal action” but that is not a viable option for the average person. Lawfare has been used in such a large degree by those wishing to change our nation. They often have “nonprofits” to back them but “our side” often does not. They are using so many different methods to institute widescale change. The administrative state cannot be fought except by those who can afford to sue or threaten to sue. But then it takes years and too much money for people like say the family farmer to fight back. It is a very scary time for our nation.
They’re coming for all of us …
"In my opinion, it is very unfortunate that Stripe and Substack are pursuing these policies, which are absolutely contrary to the principles of support of free speech upon which Substack was founded."
FIFY:
"...which are absolutely contrary to the principles of support of free speech which Substack says it was founded."
This is the first shot. They will be back. Time to investigate alternatives. The con has been revealed.
Dr. Malone, instituting a P.O. box for direct check subscription payments is still a very good idea.
Now I understand why Whitney Webb wants crypto rather than Paypal and credit card processing. Views that threaten the regime must be silenced.
Congratulations on this victory and thank you for fighting this Communistic endeavor! I agree with you, however, that a smaller business without the means to fight, may one day be forced off of Substack if they continue to go after conservative posters.
That is terrific. I felt 'sick in my stomach' when I realized the implications for everyone. It would mean they would have information on subscribers also. It has put me off doing paid subscribing to other sub stack authors due to the privacy violations being implemented. What a pity. It is great that you have resolved this issue for this sub stack, but on the whole it has not been resolved at all. So, is privacy only for those who can afford the legal costs to fight for it? Is Substack breaking the law requesting this information? If not, then the law needs to change.
Good news! Glad you stood up to them. The government is out to strangle any thoughts or speech they find contrary to their ideology and plans for totalitarian control. They use compliant and scared businesses to achieve this goal, hiding their deceitful plans. Very similar to their telling social media companies who and what to suppress. We all need to resist
Very happy to see the reversal on requirements!
Dr Malone, this begs a Class Action against Stripe & SubStack. The Dhillon law firm and you and other aggreived parties, should be able to participate, and get names of the various Federal Agencies and the individuals requesting such violation of 4A rights.
Thank you for pursuing this. Others would have not.
Wow, I’m so glad you prevailed legally which will make it easier for others. Stripe should be made to absorb the expense. It seems there are battles on every front of every size now. Thank you for engaging the battle. The more they encroach, the worse the next battle.
"SCORE"!
Nice work....For now!