Did You Know That You Can Get Validated Up to 99 Times a Day?

Commenting: the good kind of addiction

Last night I wrote an angry rant about why Medium should stop pocketing my comment money. Then as advised, I slept on it.

Surprisingly, I woke up with a stunning realization.

There are things more valuable than money.

Since this is short form, let's not waste any more time. We’re all here for two things. Validation and Reassurance. And here’s the best way to get it.

Commenting.

Life doesn’t guarantee results, but commenting does. It earns you gazes, adulation, and reciprocation. You could even gain a follower.

Why 99? Because Medium will block you after 100.

But if your ego can handle that, then go for it.

A few parting tips:

• Keep it short.
• Don’t stalk the author if they don’t respond.
• Don’t feel like writing? Become a reaction artist.

Thank you Grandma Smillew and James Bellerjeau for showing me the light. Please follow their series to become similarly enlightened.