Some really helpful insights for anyone new here like me, thanks for putting into perspective the reality of probably a lot of writers here. I think your track record is really impressive and more realistic for most writers who simply do not have the time or ability to publish at the rate Medium seems to require to make serious money. I agree outside views not counting for much does seem unfair compared to how most sites work, and the distribution of bonuses and such seems to favor quantity over quality from what I have read so far.