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wavemode ◴[] No.41882952[source]
Edit: it's been pointed out to me that the zine actually is publicly available for free - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ra6r2zSkw7NCYNTAqP9923ValZi...

I really like the overall idea. Two thoughts I had while browsing.

From the main page:

> PURCHASE ZINE

Is the only way to get a copy of the manifesto, really to purchase it (or join as a member)? How is someone supposed to even know whether they want to be involved in the project, if they aren't allowed to read the document first?

and from the Docs:

> How is Subvert funded?

Unless I missed it, nothing in docs mentions the most obvious source of funding for a marketplace - a cut of revenue? Is there any plan for that?

If I were a member of such a collective, I'd rather give the collective a small cut of my revenue than have to deal with the complexity and risks (and potential loss of control) of dealing with outside investors.

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FireInsight ◴[] No.41883015[source]
FAQ: "Can I read the zine first?" has an email input box.
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1. kevincox ◴[] No.41887272[source]
So you at least need to pay with personal information before you even know about the cause you are paying to.
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2. hamburglar ◴[] No.41900071[source]
If the extremely minute “payment” of coming up with a throwaway email address to get it sent to is too much for you, I don’t know what to tell you. This is one step above complaining that you have to “pay” by expending the energy to click a hyperlink.