Aug 25, 2017 · 1 min read
I like your story because you didn’t simply bash all the new changes, and instead offered cons AND pros.
From everyone’s sentiment, I think the critiques on “clapping” are a bit exaggerated. I personally like the system, and the fact it IS arbitrary means every reader and writer can make it their own!
The only issue I have with this story is that you’re a veteran, and have a lot of baggage coming into this story.
However, I’m a newbie, and worry just like you if these changes smell like desperation. I think locking content behind a paywall is an incredibly tired model to begin with. And I have no plans to subscribe at the moment. Medium has got a lot of work to do.
