Really, Medium, Really?
Medium Math: If I Pay Medium 3X More, Medium Will Pay Writers I Read 4X More
The New Medium Friend Program
Someone was smoking something when they devised this new compensation scheme. I need some of whatever it was to activate the kindness in my heart because I do not understand precisely what is in it for me as a writer on this platform.
I consider myself a decent person willing to help my fellow man even if it is inconvenient. I will go out of my way to fight for marginalized people. I give generously to help others. But I am also careful with my money. This new concept will triple the cost of being a member of Medium if I choose to “upgrade.”
So, once again, the Medium platform is expanding the Partner Payment program. This time, the new concept is being a Friend of Medium. What does that mean? Per the Medium Help Page:
“Become a Friend of Medium
Give 4x more to the writers you read
As a Friend of Medium, you’ll directly support the writers you read most — with more impact than a regular Medium membership. When you spend time reading member-only stories, you’ll generate four times more earnings for those writers compared to a regular membership. This revenue share is calculated in the…
