avatarKristina God, MBA

Summary

Medium has introduced a new audio feature while temporarily removing the clap feature, causing concern among users who miss the interaction and are skeptical about the platform's reliability.

Abstract

Medium's latest update includes an audio tool called Speechify, which allows users to listen to articles. However, this change has been accompanied by the unexpected removal of the clap feature, a popular way for readers to show appreciation for content. The absence of claps has been noticed by users, with one author reporting zero claps but several comments on recent articles. While there is hope that claps will return, there is also frustration with Medium's ongoing bugs and changes. The author expresses a desire for the clap feature to come back and provides referral links for new Medium members, emphasizing the platform's constant state of change and the impact of these changes on the user experience.

Opinions

  • The author is nostalgic and misses the clap feature, which is a sentiment echoed by other users in the comments.
  • There is skepticism about Medium's reliability, as the platform is perceived as buggy despite the introduction of new features.
  • The author appreciates the new Speechify audio tool but believes that the introduction of new features should not compromise the overall Medium experience.
  • The author acknowledges the frequent changes on Medium and advises new writers and readers to be prepared for continuous adjustments on the platform.
  • There is a concern that the removal of claps could affect how writers receive feedback and monetary compensation from their audience.
  • The author endorses a cost-effective AI service as an alternative to ChatGPT Plus, suggesting a preference for value and performance.

Apparently, Claps Are Gone

Goodbye. I’ll miss you.

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Medium’s new audio feature is here.

Claps are gone.

Here’s the proof.

6 comments within one hour but ZERO claps? This can’t be true and this has happened to all of my latest articles.

You want to know what’s the reason and if we’ll wave goodbye to claps soon?

Well, let me look into the crystal ball for a second…

No.

Claps will come back but Medium will stay buggy and that really bugs me.

I’m in love with Medium’s new Speechify audio tool which allows us to listen to articles.

But I’m not willing to sacrifice the whole Medium experience for all these new features and recent changes.

Hey, for all new writers and readers, who are reading this right now:

The only constant on Medium is change.

I really hope my clap feature will come back.

Why not join Medium? You’ll get unlimited access to all my articles and thousands of other writers. If you sign up using my link, I’ll earn a tiny commission.

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