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rst, I thought it is some kind of “troll” or fake user… I mean, what are the chances that out of those 27 views and 8 reads, one would be from the CEO of Medium? Really, what are the odds? 🕵️‍♂️</p><p id="25e3">I did double-check on everything (actually did quadruple-zillion-checks 😅) and even asked Medium gurus on Discord:</p><figure id="7384"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/1*ctuQLgxka7UiKkzfg_OoEA.jpeg"><figcaption><b>Asking Medium gurus on Discord</b> 🧙‍♂️</figcaption></figure><p id="c2e5">So it appears that it is valid, and now I can proudly confirm it…</p><p id="d7dc"><b>Mr. <a href="undefined">Tony Stubblebine</a>, thanks for interacting with my content! 🙏😁</b></p><h1 id="f003">Takeaways</h1><p id="d614">So does it mean anything? Well, of course, not much, but still...</p><ul><li><b>Sometimes stats are not everything. </b>My story did not get a “boost” and did not receive many views, reads, claps, or earnings yet. But all in all, maybe sometimes these are not the most important metrics on Medium? I mean, from time to time, we all forget that <b>capturing the attention of the right audience</b> is what truly matters the most. In other words, maybe the most important thing is not the quantity but the quality of the readers?</li><li><b>Views and reads do not define the quality of your content. </b>Remember that you can get noticed even if your story gets few views or reads. Especially in the beginning, these numbers do not determine if your stories are good or bad.</li><li><b>Motivation.</b> Personally, for me, it is a sign that I am on the right path here, and it gives me additional motivation to create more stories on the platform.</li><li><b>Community.</b> And the most important takeaway — it is a reminder for us all. Reminder how crucial is to be an active member of Medium community. Think about it — if the CEO of Medium finds time to engage with more-or-less random and unpopular stories like mine, why shouldn’t you? Because one of the biggest Medium advantages for me so far is a supportive community. When you read, comment, and engage with stories that you like, it’s a win-win sit

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uation for us all. 🌞</li></ul><p id="d7f3">So that’s it, folks! 🎬 Thank you for reading, and see you in my next honest articles!</p><h2 id="879b">And if you like what I do, check out my previous stories:</h2><div id="9f23" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/my-20-years-journey-of-making-money-online-1b5499a6e16"> <div> <div> <h2>My 20 Years Journey of Making Money Online</h2> <div><h3>Today I am starting a new chapter of my life and I would like to share my honest story with you.</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*DKWlYmCs0C2MPC5n7Hz_Wg.png)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><div id="41df" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/how-i-earned-550k-from-google-adsense-and-decided-to-join-medium-1b7e98590a71"> <div> <div> <h2>True Story: How I earned 550k+ from Google AdSense and decided to join Medium</h2> <div><h3>This is my honest story how Google AdSense has changed my life.</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*OgSlpHqF4xSnnrWYrCoo9Q.png)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><div id="ec04" class="link-block"> <a href="https://medium.com/@strangecash/list/e810df7bd7cf"> <div> <div> <h2>Medium Tips by StrangeCash</h2> <div><h3>My stories about becoming better at Medium. 😎</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*56f1f6d4d4717ac14fcc1df9cbb00a2413d993b6.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div></article></body>

Breaking News! Medium CEO commented on My Story!

I mean… Whaaaaaat?! 😲

Made by StrangeCash 👽 — (using Canva)

Ok, dear readers… It does not happen every day. At least not for me! 😂

So I have decided to create a separate story for this unique event. Keep on reading! 👽

Yesterday I published a story about Medium communities across various social platforms and chatting apps:

The story itself has not gained wide popularity yet, but I hope it will find a way into readers’ hearts and minds because the topic is evergreen, and I will do my best to keep the list updated. Check it out from time to time! 💪

Anyway, today I woke up and checked the stats of this story:

Not impressive stats, again, StrangeCash 👽

Meh… nothing very special or interesting. Then I opened the article to check the comments section, and this is what I saw:

Medium’s CEO commented on my story? 😲

At first, I thought it is some kind of “troll” or fake user… I mean, what are the chances that out of those 27 views and 8 reads, one would be from the CEO of Medium? Really, what are the odds? 🕵️‍♂️

I did double-check on everything (actually did quadruple-zillion-checks 😅) and even asked Medium gurus on Discord:

Asking Medium gurus on Discord 🧙‍♂️

So it appears that it is valid, and now I can proudly confirm it…

Mr. Tony Stubblebine, thanks for interacting with my content! 🙏😁

Takeaways

So does it mean anything? Well, of course, not much, but still...

  • Sometimes stats are not everything. My story did not get a “boost” and did not receive many views, reads, claps, or earnings yet. But all in all, maybe sometimes these are not the most important metrics on Medium? I mean, from time to time, we all forget that capturing the attention of the right audience is what truly matters the most. In other words, maybe the most important thing is not the quantity but the quality of the readers?
  • Views and reads do not define the quality of your content. Remember that you can get noticed even if your story gets few views or reads. Especially in the beginning, these numbers do not determine if your stories are good or bad.
  • Motivation. Personally, for me, it is a sign that I am on the right path here, and it gives me additional motivation to create more stories on the platform.
  • Community. And the most important takeaway — it is a reminder for us all. Reminder how crucial is to be an active member of Medium community. Think about it — if the CEO of Medium finds time to engage with more-or-less random and unpopular stories like mine, why shouldn’t you? Because one of the biggest Medium advantages for me so far is a supportive community. When you read, comment, and engage with stories that you like, it’s a win-win situation for us all. 🌞

So that’s it, folks! 🎬 Thank you for reading, and see you in my next honest articles!

And if you like what I do, check out my previous stories:

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