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Summary

The website content discusses the potential reasons behind the sudden disappearance of some writers on Medium, emphasizing the importance of backing up data and providing instructions on how to do so.

Abstract

The article titled "Is This Why Some Writers Disappeared Overnight?" addresses the recent phenomenon of writers vanishing from Medium without explanation. The author shares findings from other articles suggesting a possible cause for the mass disappearance and expresses a personal concern about the safety of their own content on the platform. Despite not wanting to leave Medium, the author feels compelled to back up their extensive body of work, including writings and connections with readers. The article also includes a step-by-step guide on how to download one's data from Medium for safekeeping and references an original article with more details on the subject.

Opinions

  • The author believes that the mass disappearance of writers on Medium is a cause for concern and speculates on the reasons behind it.
  • There is a sense of urgency in the author's tone about the need to back up data, indicating a lack of trust in the platform's stability or security.
  • The author values their contributions to Medium and is keen on preserving the content and relationships built on the platform.
  • The inclusion of a guide to download personal data suggests the author's opinion that Medium users should take proactive steps to safeguard their content.
  • The reference to an original article with a screenshot implies that there is visual evidence supporting the need for data backup, which the author considers credible and relevant to share with readers.

Is This Why Some Writers Disappeared Overnight?

Updates and how to back-up your data?

Photo by Carolina Pimenta on Unsplash

So, I got some updates…

After reading a few articles on the mass disappearance that happened yesterday, I found this:

Was this the reason why what happened, happened?

It is all just speculation at this point although it does make me feel like I should be backing up my data, just in case…

I don’t want to leave Medium and am not trying to leave but I would like to have a copy of all of the content I have created on this platform.

I’ve spent so much time and energy here, writing, publishing, and connecting with you all.

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! ! ! U P D A T E ! ! !

(see screenshot below):

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Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash

Here’s how to back-up your data:

  1. Go to your Profile photo
  2. Go to settings
  3. Security & App
  4. “download your information”

Here is the original article with the screenshot:

Thank you for reading.

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