ROMA 114 (Viva España!)
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Why does the host encourage listeners to become paid subscribers?
Hey, now, if you're hearing my voice, which you are, that means that you are not fully subscribed to this podcast. By that, I mean you're not paying $5 a month or $50 a year, which is the sort of conventional, we all got to make a living way of supporting this podcast thing. But if that doesn't work for you, for whatever reason, we're on the honor system here. So if the podcast is important to you, if you like to check in and you like to hear these Romas, then... either pay up or send me an email to thatchrisryan at gmail.com or contact me through Substack after subscribing for free at chrisryan.substack.com and tell me what email you use to subscribe for free and I will then upgrade that account to a paid subscription for free for a year.
And when that year runs out, we can talk about it again.
How does the pay‑wall help eliminate trolls and improve community quality?
But that's the policy now. You get a year for free just for asking. Basically, what I'm trying to do is I'm trying to eliminate trolls. I'm placing obstacles in front of anyone who wants to just come and cause trouble and use this platform to express their asshole-ishness. And so what I found is the paywall is... was very effective at that because nobody wants to pay five bucks a month to be a dick.
What is the “party” metaphor and how can listeners join for free?
But then people who couldn't afford the five bucks a month weren't showing up, even though they're really good people. And so I thought, okay, let's just make it like a party. You're welcome to come to the party. If you can, please bring some beer, some wine, maybe some potlucks, some chips, something, salsa.
If you can't, if you just didn't have a chance to stop at the house before the party, or you're fucking broke and you're living in the backseat of your car, but you're a good person, well, come to the party. You're welcome to the party.
Why does the host ask listeners to bring food or contributions, and what if they can’t?
All right? People are bringing shit, so don't worry about it. I'm making enough money to keep doing this. So we're having the party. You're welcome to the party. If you can afford to bring something, please do.
How can listeners sign up and stay connected after the preview ends?
If you can't, don't sweat it. You're welcome. We'd love to have you here. Just sign up at chrisryan.substack.com and send me an email saying, let me into the party, and I will let you into the party, and you will be most welcome. Thanks for listening. Bye.
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Chapters
5 chapters
1
Why does the host encourage listeners to become paid subscribers?
0:00–1:11
2
How does the pay‑wall help eliminate trolls and improve community quality?
1:11–1:46
3
What is the “party” metaphor and how can listeners join for free?
1:46–2:17
4
Why does the host ask listeners to bring food or contributions, and what if they can’t?
2:17–2:29
5
How can listeners sign up and stay connected after the preview ends?
2:29–2:47