Substack’s Answer About Nazis

More than 200 Substack authors asked the platform to explain why it’s “platforming and monetizing Nazis,” and now they have an answer straight from co-founder Hamish McKenzie: I just want to make it clear that we don’t like Nazis either—we wish no-one held those views. But

A screenshot quotes Substack co-founder Hamish McKenzie responding to criticism that the platform is “platforming and monetizing Nazis.” The joke is that his careful denial trails off at “But,” implying an absurd or suspicious qualification. It is used as a sarcastic reaction to evasive corporate statements. EN: A screenshot quotes Substack co-founder Hamish McKenzie responding to criticism that the platform is “platforming and monetizing Nazis.” The joke is that his careful denial trails off at “But,” implying an absurd or suspicious qualification. It is used as a sarcastic reaction to evasive corporate statements.

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