Is Medium just a place where the same kind of people get heard?
A writing platform that favors certain voices over others.
I’ve spent a lot of time on Medium, a place where people from all over the world come to share their stories and ideas.
Sometimes, though, I wonder:
Is Medium just a place where the same kind of people get heard?
This isn’t just something I’m curious about. It’s something I really think about when I’m reading or writing here.
My adventure with Medium has been pretty cool. I love reading new stories and trying to write my own stuff too. Medium looks like it’s open to everyone, no matter who you are or where you come from.
But the more I use it, the more I see that maybe not everyone gets the same chance to be noticed.
Taking a Closer Look at My Time on Medium
When I first started hanging out on Medium, it seemed like the perfect spot. Anyone could write anything they wanted. I
It felt like a big, open space where all kinds of stories could fit. But after a while, I noticed that it’s kind of hard for new writers or different kinds of stories to get a lot of attention.
It’s like the system has favorites, based on what people are already reading and liking.
I’ve found so many stories on Medium, talking about everything you can imagine.
But I still have this nagging feeling: is Medium really letting everyone speak up, or is it just the same voices over and over?
It’s a tough question because, on one hand, there’s a lot of different stuff to read. But on the other hand, it feels like some stories just don’t get the spotlight they deserve.
Some writers followed traditional writing advice, but later on, shifted to their own style.
Digging for Different Voices
Medium’s got stories from millions of people, trying to share something important or interesting.
At first glance, it looks like there’s something for everyone. But when you look closer, you start to see patterns. Some stories get a ton of claps and comments, while others, which are just as good, hardly get noticed.
I’ve tried to find stories that aren’t getting a lot of attention but should. It’s been an eye-opener for me, showing that we need to do a better job of making sure everyone’s voice can be heard. It’s not enough to just have a bunch of different stories; we need to make sure they all get a fair chance.
Why Claps and Comments Matter
On Medium, stories that get a lot of claps or comments end up being seen by more people. This makes sense because it’s a way to find out what people like to read.
But it also means that if you’re new or your story is a bit different, it might be hard to get noticed. This has made me think a lot about how we, as readers and writers, can help make sure more kinds of stories get seen.
Seeing this has made me want to get noticed and to help other writers, especially those who are just starting out or who might not fit into the usual categories. By reading and supporting a wider range of stories, we can help make Medium a place where more voices get heard.
A Story That Stuck With Me
While I was looking through Medium, I found a story that really hit home for me.
It was all about this story: I wish Medium would really listen to its writers though.
This article stood out because it talked about the things I’ve been wondering about — like how some voices seem to get lost.
It was written in a way that made me think and hope for what Medium can be: a place where everyone gets to share their story.
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What I’m Thinking Now
Wondering if Medium is just for a few voices has made me look at the platform in a new way. It’s not just about saying what’s wrong but it’s about figuring out how we can all make it better.
I want to find more stories that aren’t being heard and share my own, hoping to add to the mix of voices on Medium.
Medium is a big place with room for everyone’s stories. But it’s up to all of us to make sure it really feels that way. By supporting different kinds of writers and sharing our own stories, we can help Medium become a place where no story gets left behind. It’s all about coming together to make sure everyone gets a turn to speak.
