Tell HN: Substack Is Spamming
I subscribed to a (reputable) Substack and immediately found myself receiving unsolicited emails and other substacks I didn't subscribe for. I also found a shadow profile was created for me.
This must stop.
This must stop.
Then, to replicate the evidence for the shadow profile, try unsubscribe from any of them from a signed-out session. The unsubscribe page may show a shadow profile with the new address then.
Less of a product probably doesn't exist on the internet. Its one step from a link shortener.
But when it does result in emails I don’t want, I accept that that’s my personal preference, other people probably find the emails useful, and that the person I gave my email to has normal interests in sending me emails I don’t want. So I unsubscribe, mark as spam, block sender, etc… normal e-mail management.
For what it’s worth, required access to my inbox is why substack has been a non-starter for me. The price is too high. Good luck.