" When money doesn't go to one author it's always the case that it goes to a different one." Thank you for the clarification, Coach Tony. Your insights are spot on and resonate with the findings shared by our data scientists who investigated the trends qualitatively and quantitatively. Your point here was precisely why I had to make the difficult decision to close my 4 year old curated publication (former boost-nominating), which was supported by 30 volunteer editors and aimed at uplifting some of Medium's most accomplished writers. As you point out when money doesn't go to one author it's always the case that it goes a different one. We have an interesting proof of it recently such as remarkably how a single story can generate $15K, surpassing the combined monthly earnings of over 500 experienced writers, including those with significant followings like Tim Denning, Sean Kernan, Sinem Günel, William Spivey, and myself in the specific publication which I had to close yesterday. I articulated my reasons in a recent story and link it here as a reference.
Thank you for taking the time to engage in these discussions so transparently, especially given your busy schedule. I deeply appreciate your commitment to open communication as a leader of the platform. Your guidance has been instrumental in helping me develop a more effective strategy for my publications aligning with Medium's strategy. To survive and thrive as writers, editors, and publication owners, we must align our goals, strategies, and aspirations with the platform's evolving landscape.
