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How Newsletter Creators Turned Off Their Comments
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the counterintuitive strategy of disabling reader comments on paid newsletters. With platforms like Substack and Beehiiv pushing for community features, many creators are finding that open threads dilute their core message and increase churn. We look at specific cases where turning off discussion led to higher retention and cleaner data, arguing that sometimes silence is the best way to build trust with your audience. This is a deep dive into content curation versus community engagement, and why some writers choose isolation over interaction…
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