Why the Move to Substack ?
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Why MajorPandemic.com Moved to Substack – and What It Means for You
I’ve been creating firearm, gear, and survival content for decades, but it was time for a change, an upgrade, and a refresh. Moving MajorPandemic.com to Substack lets me deliver better, faster, and more consistent content to my readers — while keeping the site ad-free, censorship-resistant, and subscriber-focused.
Here’s why I made the move — and why you’ll benefit from it:
1. Delivering Better Content to a Larger, Engaged Audience
Subscriber Model for Sustainability
Offering a low-cost subscription helps offset the expense of acquiring firearms, gear, and accessories for in-depth reviews. At just $30/year (Substack’s minimum), you get premium access while keeping the lights on — and Mrs. Pandemic off my back every April 15th.Exclusive Content and Podcasts
Substack allows me to offer subscriber-only reviews, survival tips, and podcast episodes, featuring insights from my network of manufacturers, industry insiders, and gear experts.Improved Reader Experience
The format is clean, mobile-friendly, and distraction-free, making it easier for you to focus on the content you came for.
2. Moving Away from Cancel Culture Platforms
I’ve been shut down before — just for posting basic firearm reviews. Many of my editorial peers have faced the same.
With Substack, I can maintain a direct 1-on-1 relationship with you, my readers. If you like my content, keep subscribing; if not, you can opt out. No algorithms, no shadow bans.
And if I ever need to move again due to censorship or political pressure, Substack lets me take my email list (you) with me.
3. Keeping MajorPandemic.com Ad-Free
I’ve turned down multiple offers to sell the site to large publishers, because that would mean drowning the content in pop-ups, auto-play videos, and sponsored “reviews.”
My promise: No ads, no distractions. Just subscribe once, and enjoy pure editorial content that isn’t influenced by advertisers.
4. Leveraging Substack’s Modern Publishing Platform
Older platforms made it hard to update or optimize my huge archive of posts, or to expand into other formats like podcasts.
Substack’s modern tools let me:
Easily update older articles with fresh info
Publish in multiple formats (written, audio, video embeds)
Keep all gear reviews, tutorials, and podcast episodes organized and searchable
What’s Next for the Pandemians
More frequent, in-depth gear reviews covering firearms, optics, knives, and survival gear
Exclusive behind-the-scenes content for subscribers
Podcast discussions with manufacturers, experts, and the occasional redneck survival story
I love the idea of the Substack subscription model that puts the power in the hands of the subscribers to support writers who have a passion to deliver great content. This platform allows me to continue that philosophy while supporting the exponentially rising costs associated with acquiring products, reviewing them, and developing content.
MajorPandemic.com – Ad-Free Firearms & Gear Reviews on Substack
Discover MajorPandemic.com’s move to Substack for censorship-free, ad-free firearms gear reviews, survival tips, and exclusive podcasts. Subscribe for $30/year and get insider access to in-depth, no-nonsense content.