Thanks for writing about this important issues, Dr Yildiz. It also happened to me on Substack Notes and I never give my WhatsApp number to people I don't know. I hated being cloned on Medium multiple times. It gave me nightmares.
This is for real folks! Scammers have been trying to connect with chat, pretending to be sexy ladies wanting to be friends. They even set up supposed newsletters and look like real substackers. But shit always stinks and you can spot them by how they approach you…be wary…
If it seems too good to be true then it’s scammers!!!
Scammers abound everywhere. Twitter is now full of women selling sex. Instagram and TikTok are full of predators preying upon authors and artists. We're liking Substack. Thanks, Dr Yildiz, for the very descriptive article regarding the situation on Medium/Substack. 💙Anneliese
I'm sorry, but why is this image of a Black man included? I'm not sure what your intention is here, but it bothers me. I haven't read the story yet, but please be mindful of how you represent my people. This is really frustrating to always see us in negative images. Be very careful and mindful. I am glad you are warning people but this image is not necessary. Please think of using a more appropriate image.
Here it is in plain English for you courtesy of AI: In U.S. history, different racial groups have often been affected by the way they are shown in pictures and stories. These images can make it very hard for people to feel good about themselves and reach their full potential.
Hello dear friend, thank you for this valuable feedback. When choosing that image from stock photos I did not think about the person but the emotions created by photo. Yes, you are right about the subliminal effects of images in the USA where systemic racism is widespread. I will be happy to learn about choosing better images for my stories. It is an area where I need to develop skills. How about this new image from the same photographer with two person reflecting different looks? Do you think it might still creates such impression or should I just choose a plain cover image as I do for my scientific articles like this one https://dryildiz.substack.com/p/will-car-t-cell-therapies-work-for
I ask your opinion gain insights on nuances of using better images on Substack as I am new here.
Hey there. Your message makes no sense, as there are two people in that photo and they are different in ethnicity. If they were both black people, your message would have been justified.
Thanks for sharing this vital info, Dr. Yildiz. It is important for everyone to be vigilant, as you get strange and crazy people out there who are mostly too lazy to find a real job and rather want to profit from the detriment of others.
There are generally many of these in the cryptocurrency market. They defrauded people by imitating influencers with large followers on the Twitter platform, formerly known as X.
They also stole YouTube channels to broadcast a live video of Elon Musk discussing crypto money to 1 million or 500 thousand followers.
To ensure that no one is harmed and to prevent money laundering, the FBI monitors cryptocurrency transfers.
Thank you for the informative piece. This is a very pragmatic and practical advice for us to beware! I wonder if these scammers are reading these posts?! :D
I have recently come across a scammer on Substack. Someone first requested me to have a look at their Substack Notes...started a conversation which seemed genuine and a few days after asked for money because they lost a lot of money in stocks. Nobody asks money from strangers on social media regardless of how bad their situation is. Beware people!!
Thanks for writing about this important issues, Dr Yildiz. It also happened to me on Substack Notes and I never give my WhatsApp number to people I don't know. I hated being cloned on Medium multiple times. It gave me nightmares.
This is for real folks! Scammers have been trying to connect with chat, pretending to be sexy ladies wanting to be friends. They even set up supposed newsletters and look like real substackers. But shit always stinks and you can spot them by how they approach you…be wary…
If it seems too good to be true then it’s scammers!!!
Scammers abound everywhere. Twitter is now full of women selling sex. Instagram and TikTok are full of predators preying upon authors and artists. We're liking Substack. Thanks, Dr Yildiz, for the very descriptive article regarding the situation on Medium/Substack. 💙Anneliese
I'm sorry, but why is this image of a Black man included? I'm not sure what your intention is here, but it bothers me. I haven't read the story yet, but please be mindful of how you represent my people. This is really frustrating to always see us in negative images. Be very careful and mindful. I am glad you are warning people but this image is not necessary. Please think of using a more appropriate image.
Here it is in plain English for you courtesy of AI: In U.S. history, different racial groups have often been affected by the way they are shown in pictures and stories. These images can make it very hard for people to feel good about themselves and reach their full potential.
Hello dear friend, thank you for this valuable feedback. When choosing that image from stock photos I did not think about the person but the emotions created by photo. Yes, you are right about the subliminal effects of images in the USA where systemic racism is widespread. I will be happy to learn about choosing better images for my stories. It is an area where I need to develop skills. How about this new image from the same photographer with two person reflecting different looks? Do you think it might still creates such impression or should I just choose a plain cover image as I do for my scientific articles like this one https://dryildiz.substack.com/p/will-car-t-cell-therapies-work-for
I ask your opinion gain insights on nuances of using better images on Substack as I am new here.
As a person who studied the effects of racism in our mental health and also experienced it myself I have deep compassion for the victims. I wrote several articles about it and also supported many writers through my publications on Medium curating stories about racism and equality. Here is a sample story to reflect my research, perspectives, and experience. https://medium.com/illumination/understanding-the-nuances-of-racism-and-casteism-through-ethnographic-studies-61f734adc4f5
Nice to meet you and I look forward to your further feedback.
Hey there. Your message makes no sense, as there are two people in that photo and they are different in ethnicity. If they were both black people, your message would have been justified.
Thanks so much!
Thanks a lot for creating the awareness Dr. Yildiz.
Great reminder, Doctor, you can't be too careful-- thank you! 🙏
Lots of them are pretending to be Hither Mann, a real life internet personality. I
Thanks for informing us about this problem, Dr.
Your readers may be interested in my recent post on what I have been calling grifting and virtue signaling: https://open.substack.com/pub/johnmoyermedlpcncc/p/a-brief-history-of-grifting?r=3p5dh&utm_medium=ios
Thanks for sharing this vital info, Dr. Yildiz. It is important for everyone to be vigilant, as you get strange and crazy people out there who are mostly too lazy to find a real job and rather want to profit from the detriment of others.
There are generally many of these in the cryptocurrency market. They defrauded people by imitating influencers with large followers on the Twitter platform, formerly known as X.
They also stole YouTube channels to broadcast a live video of Elon Musk discussing crypto money to 1 million or 500 thousand followers.
To ensure that no one is harmed and to prevent money laundering, the FBI monitors cryptocurrency transfers.
Thank you for bringing this to our attention
Thank you for the informative piece. This is a very pragmatic and practical advice for us to beware! I wonder if these scammers are reading these posts?! :D
I have recently come across a scammer on Substack. Someone first requested me to have a look at their Substack Notes...started a conversation which seemed genuine and a few days after asked for money because they lost a lot of money in stocks. Nobody asks money from strangers on social media regardless of how bad their situation is. Beware people!!
I just saw a guy I'm subscribed to that has been impersonated here :/ But the displayed name was a bit different (é instead of e)