The move comes as Substack has been investing more heavily in video and livestreaming, as it looks to compete with platforms like YouTube and Patreon for both creators and viewers.

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Don't get me wrong, I love Substack. I write a bi-weekly Substack so use the platform regularly and overall, I am happy. It's probably the best form of social media there is. But there are niggles.