Medium 1.16.1319

Summary

The website content discusses Medium's new feature allowing users to sign up and log in using only an email, along with the ability to send drafts from the app to the web.

Abstract

The Medium 1.16.1319 update introduces a significant enhancement to its service by enabling users to sign up and log in using their email addresses without the need for a password. This feature is particularly relevant for users who prefer not to use social media accounts like Twitter or Facebook for privacy concerns. Additionally, the update includes the functionality to start writing drafts in the Medium app and then continue working on them on the web platform. The announcement is playfully communicated with references to Kenny Loggins' songs and a light-hearted conversation between a user named Lady Luck and Medium's representative, Kenny, who assures the resolution of the mentioned issues and expresses hope that the updates will be well-received by the users.

Opinions

Lady Luck expresses a need for a more private login option, indicating dissatisfaction with the previous requirement of using social media accounts.
Mr. Night, a potential user, is described as being cautious about privacy and is thus reluctant to use services that might expose him to the "danger zone," implying a concern for data security.
The writer uses humor and references to Kenny Loggins' discography to engage the audience and soften the feedback about the service's previous limitations.
Kenny, representing Medium, responds positively to the feedback, highlighting the platform's commitment to user privacy and convenience with the new email login feature.
The update is presented as user-driven, with Medium's team actively addressing user concerns and suggesting that they value community input in their development process.

Medium 1.16.1319

The one where we mention 13 Kenny Loggins songs.

And nobody got the joke (OK, maybe a few people did).

Dear Medium,

How are you? I’m alright, still alive ‘n’ kickin’. I’ve been spending most of my time hanging with all the pretty little ponies watching the river run. We need to have a heart to heart though, for the first time I’ve got angry eyes. You see my footloose friend, Mr. Night, wants to use your service. He’s nobody’s fool but he doesn’t use Twitter or Facebook, he says those will put him into the danger zone. Meet me half way on this one Medium.

Can he loggin?

Always, in all ways, Lady Luck

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Dearest Ms. Luck,

We’re happy to announce that we now offer SIGN UP AND LOGIN BY EMAIL! That’s right, all Mr. Night has to do enter his email address and we’ll send him an email that he can use to login. You don’t even need a password!

What’s more, you can now SEND YOUR DRAFTS TO THE WEB. Drafts that are started in the app can be sent to the web to work on later. We also crushed the usual bugs and tweaked our highlights so they are easier to use in the app. We hope this helps!

Keep the fire, Kenny