Medium

My way of saying thank you to a prolific writer, reader, and highlighter — When I publish a story, David Perlmutter is often the first person to see it. My notifications light up — like a Christmas tree — as the saying goes. During my time on Medium, I have come across several articles and numerous comments about David. Some people appreciate him, whereas…

Limerick for Medium Staff — Claps on Medium are going away So we’ll have to find another way To show we like a post Without claps the most We’ll just have to give it a try. 👏 Do not clap under this post, no one will hear it This is not a poem You are reading an article about the possible elimination of claps to let people know…

My journey to discovering Medium! — I recently read a story written by the lovely, Marta Henriques about her journey in discovering Medium! I enjoyed reading how she found this amazing and supportive platform. I thought it would be a great idea to also write about my journey to finding Medium. …

Hey friends, It’s almost 2023. Before we begin the next year I’m sure many writers on here are setting expectations and goals. There are a ton of new writers that are joining Medium every week. So, this on is for you. In July 2022 I was a beginner also, with…

Every time I log on, it’s different — You know, I get it. There are bugs, there’s user feedback, you need to do a patch. We’re all pretty tech-savvy so no need for release notes or any kind of communication. The Apple effect — the changes are intuitive. Right? Except with Medium, they’re not. Things we all want…

Stop eating all those Holiday Treats and Feed Your Mind Instead! — There’s lots of food for thought on my Reading Recommendations list this week so let’s dig in! Ageism is rampant in our society and much of it is completely off the mark. …

Times are changing. Writers have to get inventive. — If there is one thing that the Twitter Files exposed, it is just how much moderators and algorithms control the reach of journalists, writers and artists. It doesn’t matter who you are, if you express an opinion contrary to the status quo, the owners, or even a moderator, you will…

It’s great when Medium makes changes, but…. — From the new Medium message upper left: “New: Navigate Medium from the top of the page, and focus more on reading as you scroll.” “Okay, got it?” No, I really don’t. I saw the little black box on the upper left with this message and it just seemed confusing. Maybe…