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Platforms like Kickstarter and Substack are now battlegrounds for influence. Big publishers and creators are establishing crowdfunding campaigns, but some industry insiders suggest that certain companies are actively trying to block or discourage the use of alternative platforms, fearing competition or loss of control.
It's also notable that major crowdfunding sites and related platforms—such as Indiegogo—are allegedly experiencing restrictions or "blockades" directed at creators associated with the so-called "comics gate" movement. This movement, which advocates for creator rights and independent publishing outside the mainstream, has gained renewed attention recently, despite many creators having moved on years prior.