Subset newsletter writers and readers can now send direct messages to each other. The says the company this was a much-requested feature, and it adds to the platform’s list of social networking tools.
You can find the DMs here Conversation tab in the app and on the website. You can start a private conversation from that tab, from someone’s profile page, or by selecting the Share option in a note or post. When we receive a DM, Substack will notify you in the app and via email.
By default, DMs from people you’re connected to will end up in your inbox, and those from others will end up in the Requests folder. Writers may restrict incoming DM requests to paid or founding subscribers. Free subscribers who try to message you will then be prompted to become a paid subscriber. Writers can add a “send message” button to their posts if they want.
If you’ve blocked or banned someone, they won’t be able to DM you. You can also turn off DMs entirely by disabling message requests in your settings. If you receive a message that violates the rules of Substack, you can report it.
Substack has added a number of social networking features over the past year, e.g X-like Notes feature for short form posts. Last week too updated the system allows writers to recommend other writers to readers.
The platform came under fire last month for handling pro-Nazi content. He five newsletters were deleted who promoted white nationalist and Nazi views. However, some prominent newsletter writers have left Substack in protest of its approach to content moderation.
