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Is Substack Really That Bad, or Is This Just Another Ad?

Responding to Justin Cox’s article

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Dr. Dan Mason, PhD
Sep 11, 2025
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When someone tells you to “stop launching your blog on Substack” but then finishes by pitching their own affiliate link for Ghost hosting, you need to pause and ask: Is this journalism or just another sales pitch? Justin Cox’s article reads less like a warning for writers and more like an advertisement disguised as concern. Let’s break it down.

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