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The Old Grey Thinker@theoldgreythinker
Followers24,601
Last 7 daysfrom Nov 7
Last 30 daysfrom Nov 30
Subscribers (rounded)16K+
Paid subscribers100+ badge
Best board spot#17 Humor Bestsellers
Recommended by54
New recommenders, 30 days+9
Recommends51
Tracked sinceOct 31, 2026

Followers by day

The Old Grey Thinker

24,00024,25024,50024,75025,00025,250 Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Nov 12 One reading a day from here 24,601

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When their recommendations started

The Old Grey Thinker

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Live recommendations by month started, last 24 months, Substack's dates. Outlined months are incomplete: Substack lists only the 50 newest recommenders.