When reading about this recent change, I can't help but think of the failed Coke experiment a few years back when someone - certainly not just a chemist - thought changing the formula was just what the consumers wanted and things went south quickly.

I've been on Medium for just 3 years and have seen cool things disappear, algorithms take hold of the process - like Godzilla taking hold of the Tokyo Transit System and have wondered more than once - what was the problem being fixed, again?

I don't know Coach Tony, but unless Ev gave Medium to him as a Christmas gift, I have a feeling Ev's influence won't be too far away.

I'm guardedly optimistic. 😁