There are easier ways to cancel your paid subscription than contacting your bank and lying that it was a “fraudulent charge.” I know mistakes happen - people regret a charge, or you didn’t mean to renew.
I've had people pay for a monthly subscription in order to leave a nasty comment, then dispute the charge. This is, of course, intentional, but Stripe, as far as I can tell, sides with the subscriber 100% of the time.
As my budget dips and flows, I’ll toggle between pausing or canceling subscriptions of some of my favorite Substack writers and creators but I won’t ever cancel or abandon my Sasha Stone /Fourth Turning subscription. I’m a loyal Stoner ❣️
I was so moved after your post on Charlie (They had to kill Charlie Twice) that I went immediately to change from a monthly to an annual subscriber, and I had to go back to a previous post of yours to find the pay button! Even when you are at your very best, you never think of the money first. I laughed as I had to search for it. It's so Sasha. We love what you do, and I kept thinking why aren't I letting her know she can count on me for the whole year? Best tribute to all those you have memorialized lately and those you speak up for who have no voice in most newsrooms. Thank you, it's the best move I could make. You work so hard, harder than most, at assembling so many resources for your opinions and writing and I am so very grateful.
Shame on these deadbeats. How quickly the worm turns when someone doesn’t agree 100% with your opinion. Good riddance to these bad apples and I’m very sorry they are causing additional distress by their dishonesty.
I love your content, even when I don’t agree 100% I appreciate the research and effort you put into it and would never consider not paying you.
I've had the opposite happen. Another Substack writer banned me for 1000 years (that's actually what comes up when I try to comment). I don't know why I'm banned, but I must have disagreed with her on something. But I am always polite when I do.
Thanks Sasha, appreciate the view from the other side. Can't imagine people being nasty. I thought we were evolving?? (Cue Vincent Price's most sinister laugh) :-)
I hate to say it l, but make sure your terms of service don't restrict your ability to doxx people when they do this shit in an attempt to silence/cancel you. They are literally f'ing with your livelihood and you need to fight fire with fire.
It’s this kind of activity that abuses the benefits of (what’s left of) our high trust society that really pisses me off, no matter how much I remind myself it’s not worth the anger. But, it does remind me how much I’d miss your writing Sasha if you one day decided to just give up because of crap like this. I’ve upgraded to an annual subscription.
I’m glad I’m a paid subscriber. I thoroughly enjoy your content. I used to love the Oscars so many years ago. I wish I knew about your writing back then.
Sorry this happened! By the way, your podcasts about Clancy were so good. I always think of my mom (and dad) who lost 3 children, all young. They were devastated. To them, being parents was the greatest honor. I never had kids, because of the pain I saw them go through. So grateful to have been loved fiercely by them both. I won the lottery. Thanks, again, for those podcasts. I love your work. Signed, Happy and Grateful Subscriber! 😊❤️
I'm sad that you have to put up with these chickensh.... ...holes. But I would bet that every one of them is a demonrat. You are a class act Sasha, we don't always agree but I have nothing complimentary to say about the worthless, low intelligence LOSERS who do this and only deserve to be punished! Thanks for sharing, being true to yourself is just beyond the intelligence and moral level of those who made the choice to sign up in the first place. UGH!
I'm happy 😊 to stay a paid subscriber, Sasha. You don't have to change anything. Your work is always interesting - thank you 😊
Ditto.
I've had people pay for a monthly subscription in order to leave a nasty comment, then dispute the charge. This is, of course, intentional, but Stripe, as far as I can tell, sides with the subscriber 100% of the time.
I have cousins who love to do this to people they disagree with, then brag about it like they think they'll be praised for doing it.
What are the name of your cousins?
I assume that this is probably what is going on. A-holes who do this to financially punish someone they disagree with.
That is perverted!!!
Maybe I should get a second subscription, even though there is only one of me. I could agree with myself and comment on my brilliant ideas.
Christmas is just around the corner. Gift subscriptions instead of buying them a fruitcake.
Hey, don't be dissing the fruitcake. Mine has converted many a fruitcake hater.
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As my budget dips and flows, I’ll toggle between pausing or canceling subscriptions of some of my favorite Substack writers and creators but I won’t ever cancel or abandon my Sasha Stone /Fourth Turning subscription. I’m a loyal Stoner ❣️
Me, too! Her podcasts are like fine wine: to be savored!!
I upgraded to Annual to help offset your loss. Your writing is worth it to me.
I was so moved after your post on Charlie (They had to kill Charlie Twice) that I went immediately to change from a monthly to an annual subscriber, and I had to go back to a previous post of yours to find the pay button! Even when you are at your very best, you never think of the money first. I laughed as I had to search for it. It's so Sasha. We love what you do, and I kept thinking why aren't I letting her know she can count on me for the whole year? Best tribute to all those you have memorialized lately and those you speak up for who have no voice in most newsrooms. Thank you, it's the best move I could make. You work so hard, harder than most, at assembling so many resources for your opinions and writing and I am so very grateful.
Shame on these deadbeats. How quickly the worm turns when someone doesn’t agree 100% with your opinion. Good riddance to these bad apples and I’m very sorry they are causing additional distress by their dishonesty.
I love your content, even when I don’t agree 100% I appreciate the research and effort you put into it and would never consider not paying you.
I've had the opposite happen. Another Substack writer banned me for 1000 years (that's actually what comes up when I try to comment). I don't know why I'm banned, but I must have disagreed with her on something. But I am always polite when I do.
Thanks Sasha, appreciate the view from the other side. Can't imagine people being nasty. I thought we were evolving?? (Cue Vincent Price's most sinister laugh) :-)
I think people are devolving!
The unforgettable band DEVO agrees with you!
https://tinaeves.com/2026/03/17/devos-mark-mothersbaugh-on-the-bands-documentary-and-tour-why-their-theory-of-devolution-still-exists-and-new-adage-mutate-dont-stagnate/
Such consistent patience in helping readers (and the few disgruntled) navigate this mundane business. Thank you Sasha!
This is an effort to shut you up. It’s not about disputed charges, except that they’re the weapon the left is using to shut you up.
I hate to say it l, but make sure your terms of service don't restrict your ability to doxx people when they do this shit in an attempt to silence/cancel you. They are literally f'ing with your livelihood and you need to fight fire with fire.
It’s this kind of activity that abuses the benefits of (what’s left of) our high trust society that really pisses me off, no matter how much I remind myself it’s not worth the anger. But, it does remind me how much I’d miss your writing Sasha if you one day decided to just give up because of crap like this. I’ve upgraded to an annual subscription.
I’m glad I’m a paid subscriber. I thoroughly enjoy your content. I used to love the Oscars so many years ago. I wish I knew about your writing back then.
Sorry this happened! By the way, your podcasts about Clancy were so good. I always think of my mom (and dad) who lost 3 children, all young. They were devastated. To them, being parents was the greatest honor. I never had kids, because of the pain I saw them go through. So grateful to have been loved fiercely by them both. I won the lottery. Thanks, again, for those podcasts. I love your work. Signed, Happy and Grateful Subscriber! 😊❤️
I'm sad that you have to put up with these chickensh.... ...holes. But I would bet that every one of them is a demonrat. You are a class act Sasha, we don't always agree but I have nothing complimentary to say about the worthless, low intelligence LOSERS who do this and only deserve to be punished! Thanks for sharing, being true to yourself is just beyond the intelligence and moral level of those who made the choice to sign up in the first place. UGH!
Puritan tests are bullshit, yet that's all the left has to offer today. You're either pure to their ideology or you're dead to them
Raise your subscription price…I’ll pay it, to cover the costs of people who dispute.