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Re: Ask HN: Would you join a paid newsletter with daily uplifting news?

#11

Post by jacek »

No. I would, however, pay for a weekly summary of all important information from the world and places that interest me. Just facts, no opinions, no spins. I am sick and tired of clickbaits, sensationalism, tabloid news, blowing things out of proportion and commentary of people who know next to nothing about the particular issue.

Don't get me wrong, I love good commentary, but I want facts first. Then I can choose to read commentary if I think that's worth it.

Re: Ask HN: Would you join a paid newsletter with daily uplifting news?

#13

Post by corobo »

I too am subscribed to /r/UpliftingNews/ and pondered making a website based on its content at one point

Serious answer though no. I'd not pay for a newsletter with any kind of bias, no matter how good the bias made me feel. Bring me a paper with real journalists and no (or as little as possible) bias and I'll pay for that

Re: Ask HN: Would you join a paid newsletter with daily uplifting news?

#14

Post by deegles »

I feel like monthly is too much cognitive overhead. Why not $25-$30/year? Or have a free version with ads + the paid version without ads. Paid subscribers could also get extra content or access to you.

Also, if you're getting started the priority (after good content) is to get lots of subscribers. Maybe give free premium for X referrals.

Re: Ask HN: Would you join a paid newsletter with daily uplifting news?

#16

Post by qwtel »

appreciate that you go so directly after evaluating a business idea, but it's a bad one. if you were hellbent on making this work, you'd have to approach it from a different angle: Instead of "paying" for a "newsletter" (nobody gets excited about those things), you'd offer "membership" in a "community of uplifting individuals" or something along those lines. Personally, this kind of marketing newspeak turns me off massively, but I still remember a time when some flat design, sans-serif font and copy of this sort would get me excited. Since it's practiced by pretty much every startup, presumably somebody still likes to hear it.

also, i sell a jekyll theme that you can buy here: https://qwtel.com/hydejack/

Re: Ask HN: Would you join a paid newsletter with daily uplifting news?

#17

Post by qwtel »

appreciate that you go so directly after evaluating a business idea, but it's a bad one. if you were hellbent on making this work, you'd have to approach it from a different angle: Instead of "paying" for a "newsletter" (nobody gets excited about those things), you'd offer "membership" in a "community of uplifting individuals" or something along those lines. Personally, this kind of marketing newspeak turns me off massively, but I still remember a time when some flat design, sans-serif font and copy of this sort would get me excited. Also, since it's still practiced by pretty much every startup, presumably somebody still likes to hear it.

also, i sell a jekyll theme that you can buy here: https://qwtel.com/hydejack/

Re: Ask HN: Would you join a paid newsletter with daily uplifting news?

#19

Post by PascLeRasc »

jacek wrote: post #11

No. I would, however, pay for a weekly summary of all important information from the world and places that interest me. Just facts, no opinions, no spins. I am sick and tired of clickbaits, sensationalism, tabloid news, blowing things out of proportion and commentary of people who know next to nothing about the particular issue. Don't get me wrong, I love good commentary, but I want facts first. Then I can choose to…

You might like Up First by NPR. Daily instead of weekly, but it's very well-balanced and informative.
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