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Summary

Sexography is transitioning from a Medium publication to an independent website, signaling significant changes in Medium's publishing landscape and evoking mixed feelings from its readers.

Abstract

The article discusses the recent announcement that Sexography, a popular publication on Medium, is moving to become an independent website. This development is indicative of the broader transformations occurring within Medium's platform, which has recently seen the closure of another publication, "Fearless She Wrote." The author expresses both excitement for Sexography's new journey and a sense of nostalgia for the experiences shared on Medium. The shift raises questions about the future of publications on Medium and whether the platform is moving towards a more Twitter-like, short-form content model. The author reflects on their personal growth as a writer, thanks to the guidance of Joe Duncan and the Sexography team, and ponders the implications of these changes for other large publications on Medium.

Opinions

  • The author is happy for the Sexography team's progress and independence but also feels a sense of loss.
  • There is a concern that Medium's evolving landscape might be leading towards shorter, more concise content, akin to Twitter.
  • The author credits Joe Duncan and the Sexography team for helping them develop as a kinky writer.
  • The author expresses nostalgia for their first experiences with virality, which were facilitated by Sexography.
  • There is uncertainty about the future of other big publications on Medium and what these changes mean for the platform's identity.

Is Sexography Leaving Medium?

There are major changes coming this year.

Photo by Louis Hansel on Unsplash

I was trying to understand “short form” when I bumped into the news of Sexography becoming an independent Website.

That announcement speaks volumes about the transformations Medium’s landscape is undergoing.

Give me a break! We haven’t recovered from losing “Fearless She Wrote,” and now this?

Though I’m very happy for the Sexography team — working on something so exciting and freeing — I can’t help but feel a premature nostalgia.

I lost my “virality virginity” with them, and I keep reliving how kind and gentle they were all along.

Thank you all! Especially to Joe Duncan, who helped me find the right way to be a kinky writer.

What’s happening with publications? Why does becoming more “expressive” mean tearing down pubs?

Am I the only one noticing this is becoming an extended characters version of Twitter?

What do you think will happen with big publications this year?

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