I read that one & felt no need to be unkind. I've been on Medium for a very long time. Before they had the Partner program - when we all wrote for free. In the seven years I've been here - I have never been in the red with my $5 monthly dues to Medium. They have always made me money. I couldn't say that about a website I paid for. Some months I've made $15-20, other months I've made hundreds. But I've always made enough that the IRS has taken their share. And that's not nothing. But I know starting out on the platform is tough. I still remember when I hit 100 then 500 followers. I was in awe with gratitude. Only you can decide if this is the place you want to hone your craft. I've found friends & mentor here that have helped me along the way. I hope you decide to stay. :)