A fascinating read Ossiana - I have been on Medium for over two years, and for me it went into decline last year and crashed from January - so interesting to hear it is still working for you - this seems to be the exception? It is sad that so many people have left Medium, but understandable in the circumstances.
Also interested to see what you say about advertising. Personally I don't see how platforms, and writers' incomes, can grow without it - it could be ethically screened and kept inobtrusive.
Ossiana, you created the greatest word ever in this post. If I use it I will always do my best to give you credit. Since this isn’t a game show, the word is “enshittification.”
No matter how much I love Medium, it has mostly stopped loving me back. Last year's viral article, which made more than $30,000, is starting to slow way down. Medium has given me like three boosts in the pasts 12 months. It's just not paying that much for me. I'm glad it's still working for you.
I'm keeping my eyes open for the Next Big Thing and I will jump on that so fast.
A fascinating read Ossiana - I have been on Medium for over two years, and for me it went into decline last year and crashed from January - so interesting to hear it is still working for you - this seems to be the exception? It is sad that so many people have left Medium, but understandable in the circumstances.
Also interested to see what you say about advertising. Personally I don't see how platforms, and writers' incomes, can grow without it - it could be ethically screened and kept inobtrusive.
Good article - thank you. 😀
Ossiana, you created the greatest word ever in this post. If I use it I will always do my best to give you credit. Since this isn’t a game show, the word is “enshittification.”
No matter how much I love Medium, it has mostly stopped loving me back. Last year's viral article, which made more than $30,000, is starting to slow way down. Medium has given me like three boosts in the pasts 12 months. It's just not paying that much for me. I'm glad it's still working for you.
I'm keeping my eyes open for the Next Big Thing and I will jump on that so fast.