When the articles are announced here, I'm assuming that there will be a link to pelican. Will this link take paid subscribers past the pelican paywall?
Thanks, Mary. There will always be a link here that leads over there. However, as I've tried to explain a few times in recent months, people who want to access my articles in full will need to subscribe to Pelican. This is priced at the same rate (actually, one penny less) than the standard rate here at the T&S Substack (i.e., $7.99 vs. $8.00). They would stop their subscription here and start one over there.
Someone who is an annual subscriber here will receive a voucher that can be applied to Pelican+. Someone who's a monthly subscriber here can simply cancel and resubscribe over there.
Thank you! I’m so excited. I don't like the Hollow app because of the celebrities. This way, I’ve read so much of y'all, that I’m going to feel right at home.
It's not uncharitable. To begin with, it's something of a gimmick to hire celebrities to recite prayers. But I'm sure you must be aware of some of the controversy surrounding this. As one source reports:
"Skepticism about celebrities praying on the Hallow app stems from concerns about commercialism, conflicting public actions, and the perceived inauthenticity of celebrity endorsements. Critics question the motivations of celebrities like Mark Wahlberg who are also investors, find it jarring when celebrities with past controversial behavior, like Russell Brand, are featured, or disagree with their broader public stances on social issues. The partnerships are also seen by some as a form of "paid-to-pray" rather than a genuine outreach of faith."
When the articles are announced here, I'm assuming that there will be a link to pelican. Will this link take paid subscribers past the pelican paywall?
Thanks, Mary. There will always be a link here that leads over there. However, as I've tried to explain a few times in recent months, people who want to access my articles in full will need to subscribe to Pelican. This is priced at the same rate (actually, one penny less) than the standard rate here at the T&S Substack (i.e., $7.99 vs. $8.00). They would stop their subscription here and start one over there.
Someone who is an annual subscriber here will receive a voucher that can be applied to Pelican+. Someone who's a monthly subscriber here can simply cancel and resubscribe over there.
Thank you! I’m so excited. I don't like the Hollow app because of the celebrities. This way, I’ve read so much of y'all, that I’m going to feel right at home.
Why are the celebrities on Hallow dodgy? That seems rather uncharitable.
It's not uncharitable. To begin with, it's something of a gimmick to hire celebrities to recite prayers. But I'm sure you must be aware of some of the controversy surrounding this. As one source reports:
"Skepticism about celebrities praying on the Hallow app stems from concerns about commercialism, conflicting public actions, and the perceived inauthenticity of celebrity endorsements. Critics question the motivations of celebrities like Mark Wahlberg who are also investors, find it jarring when celebrities with past controversial behavior, like Russell Brand, are featured, or disagree with their broader public stances on social issues. The partnerships are also seen by some as a form of "paid-to-pray" rather than a genuine outreach of faith."
See:
https://www.catholic365.com/article/32625/the-false-propaganda-machine-hallow-joins-the-club.html
https://wherepeteris.com/the-hallow-app-and-the-scandal-ridden-internet-guru/
There are many other such articles out there. This is what I was referring to.
Hi Peter — looks like some of the features are still locked, like Prime and Compline, and the ordos?
This was after you subscribed (for free)? Or before? It's necessary to sign in to have access to them.
Yes, I am signed in, but they still appear locked.
I'm asking about it now and will write back when I find out more.
Turns out a couple of things were still locked (by oversight). Now they are open to the public. Thanks for your inquiry!
Will prayers continue to be added? I was sad to find some other traditional devotions like the Te Deum were not yet featured.
Oh, yes, of course. We are adding things every week. Rome wasn't built in a day...
How or where do I create an account?
Just click on any of the links given in the article, or go here:
http://app.pelicanplus.com/