Rima - as you know, I have had similar issues in the past though as of now, Stripe isn't causing problems. Can you do what someone suggested to me and put your bank details at the end of your posts? I for one would be happy to set up regular donations to your account if you do. Not sure if that's a 'thing' in the US? Otherwise, maybe PayPalMe or some other payment gateway might be the go? You deserve (and need) the support. And obviously, you are RIGHT over the target which is why they are scared of you.
sending e-transfers is the simplest method where 100% goes to the person you are supporting and data is NOT collected in the same way. Dr. Rima do you have an email where we can send our support?
When I read a year or two ago that PayPal's terms and conditions contained a clause that allowed them to charge users with a "wrong opinion" for 2,500 euros, I canceled my account there.
Stripe users should do the same.
These bandits only wake up when you take away their dearest thing, the money.
To paraphrase Satanyahu: “You want to block us? WE BLOCK YOU!”
Yes-I see purported Cancer cures behind paywalls. That isn't something that any really compassionate human would ever do-demand money before telling someone how to save their life? Come on... Anyways I admire the people who don't charge a penny for their content, and there are lots of people like that. Thanks for being one of them.
When I do a consult or treatment, I do charge for my specific, individually-focused treatment. When I have information that we all need, I cannot see how I could do that.
Yes, that's fine. charge whatever you like for a service. I don't even have any problems with paywalls in general. The issue that kind of bothers me is (I don't want to single out certain persons & name them) that there are a few people ( Doctors) who are semi famous from the "anti-vax" scene, and these guys have paywalls on almost every word. Although I've never paid a penny & don't read their content, I've been told that mostly everything revolves around the supplements they sell. So I tend to feel they shouldn't prey on sick persons so much. Of course being a doctor means you make a living healing others, but there are a lot of sick people who need help who don't have a lot of extra cash. So if everything helpful is hidden to those who lack money, that doesn't appear right. Especially when some never unlock a single article, no matter how old.
We find it especially irksome when serious EVIDENCE is behind paywalls.. WTF - don't they want the evidence to be USED for goodness sake? How will people use the evidence when its hidden except to devoted payees?
As if that were not annoying enough, the "pay to comment on my post thing" is so lame. "No, I don't want you to even be able to COMMENT on my post without paying me to comment" - who even thinks like that? Isn't robust discussion welcome? Its like censorship dammit!
Just release the Substacks free if the info is for public benefit - and if people want to support, they will.... Thats what us and James Roguski do - every info is free and paid is just to support.
Stripe denied us for YEARS - we just had to open a 501c3 just to get the Substack monetized to try to fundraise for the lawsuits. Paid is hoped for, but not demanded from readers... Before Stripe approved us we did the same and simply asked for support through donations.
But using Stripe opens your bank account, and everyone who has ever used it, or ever will, to receive money from you or send money to you, to their intrusive surveillance.
And, if I am not mistaken, any of their contacts and business associates/payees/payors as well.
So I would say finding another way is probably in everyone's best interest.
Our bank connected to Stripe is a new non profit media company - they can scrutinize our side - Its only for Substack... we are clean and could care less...
What dirt do you have on Stripe surveilling the Substack subscribers"... that obviously wouldn't be good! Yikes!
You are an inspiration...always. I just did the same thing. What the hell do targeted individuals have to lose by putting their info out there...some troll sending threatening emails...? been there...and the least of our concerns.
An awesome friend of mine did a deep dive into Stripe...many of us are not getting paid...he is convinced it is a Chinese money laundering Op...I think he is suing them...I can put you in touch if you like?
You are the bomb, girl, and if I didn't have an overwhelming rescue Op going, with the walls closing in, I'd be sending something your way...
Here's an idea of my insane Operation...Rescuers on SS are scrambling...
I'll be sending a cheq by mail.
Thank you, Helen.
Rima - as you know, I have had similar issues in the past though as of now, Stripe isn't causing problems. Can you do what someone suggested to me and put your bank details at the end of your posts? I for one would be happy to set up regular donations to your account if you do. Not sure if that's a 'thing' in the US? Otherwise, maybe PayPalMe or some other payment gateway might be the go? You deserve (and need) the support. And obviously, you are RIGHT over the target which is why they are scared of you.
PayPal cancelled several freedom people and organizations. I don't trust any of them, or the banks. What to do?
Checks, money orders, cash all work.
sending e-transfers is the simplest method where 100% goes to the person you are supporting and data is NOT collected in the same way. Dr. Rima do you have an email where we can send our support?
Thank you, Meryl. I will check with my bank but I think that would work. Good thought!
When I read a year or two ago that PayPal's terms and conditions contained a clause that allowed them to charge users with a "wrong opinion" for 2,500 euros, I canceled my account there.
Stripe users should do the same.
These bandits only wake up when you take away their dearest thing, the money.
To paraphrase Satanyahu: “You want to block us? WE BLOCK YOU!”
Yes-I see purported Cancer cures behind paywalls. That isn't something that any really compassionate human would ever do-demand money before telling someone how to save their life? Come on... Anyways I admire the people who don't charge a penny for their content, and there are lots of people like that. Thanks for being one of them.
Much appreciated, Daryl.
When I do a consult or treatment, I do charge for my specific, individually-focused treatment. When I have information that we all need, I cannot see how I could do that.
Yes, that's fine. charge whatever you like for a service. I don't even have any problems with paywalls in general. The issue that kind of bothers me is (I don't want to single out certain persons & name them) that there are a few people ( Doctors) who are semi famous from the "anti-vax" scene, and these guys have paywalls on almost every word. Although I've never paid a penny & don't read their content, I've been told that mostly everything revolves around the supplements they sell. So I tend to feel they shouldn't prey on sick persons so much. Of course being a doctor means you make a living healing others, but there are a lot of sick people who need help who don't have a lot of extra cash. So if everything helpful is hidden to those who lack money, that doesn't appear right. Especially when some never unlock a single article, no matter how old.
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We find it especially irksome when serious EVIDENCE is behind paywalls.. WTF - don't they want the evidence to be USED for goodness sake? How will people use the evidence when its hidden except to devoted payees?
As if that were not annoying enough, the "pay to comment on my post thing" is so lame. "No, I don't want you to even be able to COMMENT on my post without paying me to comment" - who even thinks like that? Isn't robust discussion welcome? Its like censorship dammit!
Just release the Substacks free if the info is for public benefit - and if people want to support, they will.... Thats what us and James Roguski do - every info is free and paid is just to support.
Stripe denied us for YEARS - we just had to open a 501c3 just to get the Substack monetized to try to fundraise for the lawsuits. Paid is hoped for, but not demanded from readers... Before Stripe approved us we did the same and simply asked for support through donations.
But using Stripe opens your bank account, and everyone who has ever used it, or ever will, to receive money from you or send money to you, to their intrusive surveillance.
And, if I am not mistaken, any of their contacts and business associates/payees/payors as well.
So I would say finding another way is probably in everyone's best interest.
Our bank connected to Stripe is a new non profit media company - they can scrutinize our side - Its only for Substack... we are clean and could care less...
What dirt do you have on Stripe surveilling the Substack subscribers"... that obviously wouldn't be good! Yikes!
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Freedom has the word Free inside.
If you pay for Freedom... it is an Oxymoron.
You only pay for slavery.
Freedom is Free... as is life.
And Time is all you ever have and had...
Take it it is yours.
You are an inspiration...always. I just did the same thing. What the hell do targeted individuals have to lose by putting their info out there...some troll sending threatening emails...? been there...and the least of our concerns.
An awesome friend of mine did a deep dive into Stripe...many of us are not getting paid...he is convinced it is a Chinese money laundering Op...I think he is suing them...I can put you in touch if you like?
You are the bomb, girl, and if I didn't have an overwhelming rescue Op going, with the walls closing in, I'd be sending something your way...
Here's an idea of my insane Operation...Rescuers on SS are scrambling...
https://divadrops.substack.com/p/rescue-revolution
Thank you for all that you do...it is herculean. We all adore and appreciate you so much! 💞💖😻😻