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Napoleon Dynamite and Why I Am Leaving Substack

Napoleon Dynamite and Why I Am Leaving Substack

Netflix never solved its Napoleon Dynamite problem. It avoided it. As platforms optimize for predictability, distinctive voices disappear. This essay explains why I am leaving Substack for a quieter, reader-driven home.
Eric Hensal 06 Jan 2026
Why This Newsletter Suddenly Feels Like It’s Yelling Into Felt

Why This Newsletter Suddenly Feels Like It’s Yelling Into Felt

ChatGPT Explains Why My Substack Numbers Suddenly Suck A guest column
Eric Hensal 26 Dec 2025

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