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It is lonely. The Medium thing. It is a bit like living.

I am always observant. Breathing.

Looking for signs.

Still it is lonely GOING UNNOTICED unless you try to push it.

Are spammers exploiting Medium’s Post Promotion Algorithm?

James Watt wrote, “But maybe I’m missing the point of Medium entirely — maybe the goal isn’t to foster individuality — but rather cater to a very specific audience where words all resonate together in a giant echo chamber”

“Discovery feels too much like a popularity contest right now, and popularity is so seldom a good indicator of quality.”

I’ve been saying this for months and began feeling like I was wasting my breath. It’s good to see someone else say this. (Will Medium ever listen?)

“I don’t know if the front page…

Platform or Protocol? Chicken or Egg?

Very thought-provoking stuff thank you (finally some real content!)

I think the core issue as you expressed is one of network effects.