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Substack accused of obfuscating text to break reading mode
Original: Tell HN: Substack obfuscating text to break reading mode
Browsers' reader modes cannot parse articles properly. The claim has drawn early discussion among developers and readers concerned about accessibility and publisher control over how content is displayed. If accurate, it would mean readers relying on simplified or distraction-free reading modes may struggle to view Substack content, renewing debate over how platforms shape the reading experience.
Why now: It touches a nerve among technically minded readers who value open, accessible web reading and distrust platform restrictions.
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