Join my new subscriber chat
A private space for us to converse and connect
Today I’m announcing a brand new addition to my Substack publication: the Shrew Views subscriber chat.
This is a conversation space in the Substack app that I set up exclusively for my subscribers — kind of like a group chat or live hangout. I’ll post short prompts, thoughts, and updates that come my way, and you can jump into the discussion.
To join our chat, you’ll need to download the Substack app (messages are sent via the app, not email). Turn on push notifications so you don’t miss a chance to join conversation as it happens.
How to get started
Download the app by clicking this link or the button below. Chat is only on iOS for now, but chat is coming to the Android app soon.
Open the app and tap the Chat icon. It looks like two bubbles in the bottom bar, and you’ll see a row for my chat inside.
That’s it! Jump into my thread to say hi, and if you have any issues, check out Substack’s FAQ.
I’ve already started my first chat thread so come on over and say hello!
It is a very unfortunate that this feature is only available on the app really. Typing on a phone is no fun and does not really encourage complex coherent thoughts. On the other hand it would be good to discuss in the group, if it only where available in the normal web interface ...
Perhaps I'm the last human who hasn't yet wanted to own a smartphone excepting those rare occasions when lost or horribly late. Now getting a few such notices I feel late, not yet lost, but still not really wanting a smartphone. It's the first time I've thought I might be missing something.