Substack’s “Nazi problem” won’t go away after push notification apology

Substack, a popular newsletter platform, has faced criticism over its handling of far-right and extremist content on its platform. Researchers have warned that Substack may be inadvertently legitimizing neo-Nazis and other hate groups by allowing them to create newsletters and build audiences. The issue came to the forefront after Substack issued a push notification promoting a newsletter by a writer with a history of anti-Semitic and racist content. Substack later apologized, stating that the notification was sent in error and that the company does not endorse the views expressed in the newsletter. However, the incident has highlighted the broader concerns about Substack's content moderation policies and its potential role in amplifying the voices of extremist groups. Experts argue that Substack's reliance on a hands-off approach to content moderation may be contributing to the proliferation of hate speech and misinformation on the platform. The article suggests that Substack's "Nazi problem" is unlikely to go away, and the company may need to take more proactive steps to address the issue and ensure that its platform is not used to spread harmful ideologies.