Sasha, keep up the good work! As we used to say in the Marines "there's always that ten percent that doesn't get the word" and foul things up for the ninety that are hacking the load for everyone.
There is an anecdote that an incensed reader wrote a furious letter-to-the-editor tirade against an article in National Review, concluding with the demand, "Cancel my subscription!"
Buckley tersely replied, "Cancel your own goddam subscription!"
You said "I remain shocked and amazed that anyone would pay to subscribe."
I am not surprised. I'm a semi-retired man living on small acreage. I grow melons in the summer. My little farm stand features a money box and a sign that sas "Pay What You Want" I don't know if anybody steals fruit or not, if they do it's very little. And the people who pay what they want tend to pay more than I would have asked if I priced it and attended it. I have done it for three years now and it has restored my faith in humanity (a little bit).
God bless you for dealing with this nonsense, Sasha.
Given the unhinged hysteria and lack of fealty to any semblance of reality that we see these days, it is no surprise that folks like this subscriber exist. It may even be planned to discourage you.
It’s not confusing, actually, and she is likely someone who is weaponizing the dispute process against you. You should ask Substack to change its policies and processes to prevent this kind of nonsense.
Maybe she is weaponizing. Or maybe she is just one of the millions of lazy people who want to blame everyone but themselves for their life-experience. This person has multiple ways of solving her own problemos...she's a brat. What we all want to know is her name. And thank you sasha, for being so gracious as to not dox her.
Sasha - you know there are some nutty people out there. It’s like Open Borders without any consequences precludes rational thought processes. I just tipped $14 to help cover your time with this particular pest.
I recommend putting the link to the tip jar at the bottom of every post. Maybe I’m missing it but I haven’t seen it much. Asks aren’t easy for proud, independent minded people but they work. You deserve it Sasha.
It takes a few steps to pay subscribe on substack... if you don't know what that payment is for? and don't know how to cancel it??? IDK? some people just shouldn't be allowed to use the internet.
My goodness, there should be a third option, other than fighting the dispute or admitting fraud. There should be an option for simply agreeing to reverse the charge.
Is this Substack policy? If so, that seems extremely unfair, a catch 22.
It's probably not you, but Substack. I have problems with the site three or four times a month. I have to verify my email, every time I comment, my notification preferences get changed every other week. Last month, another subscriber to Jotting in Purple was charged $50 for subscribing to ME. When she tried to correct that, assuring them I didn't have a blog, they charged her again. I guess she got it straightened up, finally. But, sheeze!
Most causes for complaint aren’t based on misconduct, rather on misunderstandings. And I know from the times when I’ve been in money situations that I often misunderstand a lot and have complained a lot to Customer Service for various companies and then felt so stupid later on.
Left a $15 tip to help cover the dispute cost. Please tell the ingrate to sod off for me.
Well done. I think, by and large, Sasha's fan base are good people.
Haven't heard "sod off" in a while. I like it
i need to bring "sod off" back into my vocabulary!
We all should
Sasha, keep up the good work! As we used to say in the Marines "there's always that ten percent that doesn't get the word" and foul things up for the ninety that are hacking the load for everyone.
....sod off....sounds British.
Yes indeed. It is.
Thanks, Mr. K. I admire your posts, too. I was going to be more colorful in my initial response but figured I'd give that a break for a Saturday.
Veddy, veddy British - and useful.
I think you’re fabulous! Don’t let tight-wod negative Nelly‘s ruin your day! I too am tipping $15 to help!
Good for you and well done, too! Not only did Stone pick up another $15 USD, but I learned about "tight-wad negative Nelly's." YAY!
Thanks for the idea….
Your courage is what inspired me to be a subscriber. That should be supported and encouraged.
There is an anecdote that an incensed reader wrote a furious letter-to-the-editor tirade against an article in National Review, concluding with the demand, "Cancel my subscription!"
Buckley tersely replied, "Cancel your own goddam subscription!"
Got to love WFB. National Review has fallen mightily without him.
Love that🤣
You said "I remain shocked and amazed that anyone would pay to subscribe."
I am not surprised. I'm a semi-retired man living on small acreage. I grow melons in the summer. My little farm stand features a money box and a sign that sas "Pay What You Want" I don't know if anybody steals fruit or not, if they do it's very little. And the people who pay what they want tend to pay more than I would have asked if I priced it and attended it. I have done it for three years now and it has restored my faith in humanity (a little bit).
Thanks for sharing this. So nice to hear something good about humanity. I suspect it's more true than not, but the good things seldom get reported.
God bless you for dealing with this nonsense, Sasha.
Given the unhinged hysteria and lack of fealty to any semblance of reality that we see these days, it is no surprise that folks like this subscriber exist. It may even be planned to discourage you.
Hang in there.
"Thank you for your attention to this matter" 😂😂😂
It’s not confusing, actually, and she is likely someone who is weaponizing the dispute process against you. You should ask Substack to change its policies and processes to prevent this kind of nonsense.
Maybe she is weaponizing. Or maybe she is just one of the millions of lazy people who want to blame everyone but themselves for their life-experience. This person has multiple ways of solving her own problemos...she's a brat. What we all want to know is her name. And thank you sasha, for being so gracious as to not dox her.
Her name is 🎺🎼🎺 KAREN !
Screw that. I’ll send you thirty bucks to make up for her lousy fourteen.
As a somewhat new subscriber, I’m completely content with my subscription. Thank you!!!
Sasha - you know there are some nutty people out there. It’s like Open Borders without any consequences precludes rational thought processes. I just tipped $14 to help cover your time with this particular pest.
I recommend putting the link to the tip jar at the bottom of every post. Maybe I’m missing it but I haven’t seen it much. Asks aren’t easy for proud, independent minded people but they work. You deserve it Sasha.
It takes a few steps to pay subscribe on substack... if you don't know what that payment is for? and don't know how to cancel it??? IDK? some people just shouldn't be allowed to use the internet.
My goodness, there should be a third option, other than fighting the dispute or admitting fraud. There should be an option for simply agreeing to reverse the charge.
Is this Substack policy? If so, that seems extremely unfair, a catch 22.
It's probably not you, but Substack. I have problems with the site three or four times a month. I have to verify my email, every time I comment, my notification preferences get changed every other week. Last month, another subscriber to Jotting in Purple was charged $50 for subscribing to ME. When she tried to correct that, assuring them I didn't have a blog, they charged her again. I guess she got it straightened up, finally. But, sheeze!
What a mess!!
Hang in there. Lot of crazy libs out there. I love your posts!
Most causes for complaint aren’t based on misconduct, rather on misunderstandings. And I know from the times when I’ve been in money situations that I often misunderstand a lot and have complained a lot to Customer Service for various companies and then felt so stupid later on.