Zuck's Metaverse Is Embarrassing (337)

<p>Big news as Mailchimp deactivates a number of crypto-based newsletters. We cover what's behind the move and what you need to do about it.</p> <p>Morning Brew is yet another in line to launch a creator program. What are they doing differently?</p> <p>A new group-based social network is launched (Niche). But how long will it last?</p> <p>And Meta (Facebook) launches their metaverse program in France and Spain. And yes, it is the most ridiculous thing you will see today.</p> <p>Rants and raves include creator burnout and Creem magazine.</p> <p><strong>This week's sponsor is <a href="https://zapier.com/TOM" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Zapier</a>. Start your free account today at <a href="https://zapier.com/TOM" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Zapier.com/TOM</a>.</strong></p> <p>This week's links:</p> <p><a href= "https://decrypt.co/107099/intuit-owned-mailchimp-is-banning-crypto-content-creators" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mailchimp Deactivates</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.axios.com/2022/08/16/morning-brew-creator-program-launch" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Morning Brew Creator Program</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.fastcompany.com/90775031/these-facebook-and-tinder-vets-are-building-a-web3-social-network-called-niche" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Meet Niche</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2022/08/17/does-mark-zuckerberg-not-understand-how-bad-his-metaverse-looks/amp/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Zuckerberg's Metaverse</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.polygon.com/23271501/pokimane-twitch-youtube-taking-break-streaming-haitus" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Creator Needs a Break</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.fipp.com/news/creem-magazine-returns-to-print-after-33yrs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Creem Magazine Returns</a></p> <p><a href= "https://theconversation.com/dont-be-too-quick-to-blame-social-media-for-americas-polarization-cable-news-has-a-bigger-effect-study-finds-187579" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TV or Social Media More Polarizing?</a></p> <p><spa