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So why does the paid button even exist?
It exists because I spend up to 20 hours every single week turning the firehose of AI chaos into something sharp, honest, and actually worth your time.
Your $5/month is a "Keep the Cyborg Honest" tax. It is the only thing that keeps me from having to:
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If you’ve ever read an issue and thought “damn, I’m glad this exists,” that’s the entire reason to upgrade.
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Cordially,
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