The Blog
Notes on how The Curtain gathers and publishes first-hand stories.
2026-10-14 · 3 min read
The business model is the message
A paywall teaches readers to expect scarcity. A spammy ad wall teaches them to expect contempt. We picked a third option: one optional, dismissible ad unlock.
2026-10-10 · 3 min read
How we handle corrections
When a first-hand account needs correction, we review the details with the people involved and note material changes.