Eric, your reasoning really lands: treating readers with respect means not dragging them through whatever dark-pattern "engagement funnel" a platform bolts on next.
If it’s useful, I run a small tool that helps people move to their own site while keeping that relationship front and center... clean imports, gentle "we're moving homes" email templates, and zero growth-hack tricks or surprise popups.
Either way, thanks for spelling out the tradeoffs so clearly; posts like this make it much easier for other writers to leave without feeling like they’re abandoning their audience.
Thanks for this thoughtful piece Eric, and for having the guts to stay true to your values.
Eric, your reasoning really lands: treating readers with respect means not dragging them through whatever dark-pattern "engagement funnel" a platform bolts on next.
If it’s useful, I run a small tool that helps people move to their own site while keeping that relationship front and center... clean imports, gentle "we're moving homes" email templates, and zero growth-hack tricks or surprise popups.
Either way, thanks for spelling out the tradeoffs so clearly; posts like this make it much easier for other writers to leave without feeling like they’re abandoning their audience.
Good points 👌
Come on, I wish you success.