Summary

The author expresses mixed feelings about Medium's curation process, valuing genuine connections and readership over curation metrics and monetary incentives.

Abstract

The author of the article, Gurpreet Dhariwal, addresses Medium directly, expressing dissatisfaction with the platform's curation process. Despite having a significant number of articles and newsletters curated this year, the author feels that the curation does not necessarily lead to increased readership or align with their reasons for joining Medium. The author values genuine connections and the joy of writing over the pursuit of view counts and curation tags. They also question the significance of tags and express frustration with the lack of feedback from publications after article submissions. Although grateful for the Top Writer tag in Poetry, the author is confused about its removal and subsequent return. The author emphasizes that their motivation for writing on Medium is not driven by bonuses or money but by a passion for writing and the desire to connect with other genuine writers.

Opinions

The author is critical of Medium's curation process, feeling that it does not effectively broaden their audience or reflect their writing's quality.
They are skeptical about the value of curation tags and view counts, suggesting that these metrics do not equate to success or fulfillment in writing.
The author is disillusioned with the submission process to big publications on Medium, which often results in rejection without explanation.
They are puzzled by the inconsistency of the Top Writer tag in Poetry, questioning its significance and the criteria for its assignment.
The author maintains that their primary motivation for writing on Medium is to foster authentic connections and to engage with a community of writers, rather than to receive monetary bonuses or achieve a high number of views.
Despite the criticisms, the author acknowledges an open relationship with Medium, implying a complex, ongoing engagement with the platform.
The piece is written with a humorous tone, indicating that the opinions should not be taken too seriously, and it is meant for entertainment.

Everyone’s a Curator Now!

Medium — What’s Happening?

Dear Medium

I am back again. You are curating everybody. I am not liking it. Yeah, you can detest me for being honest here. What’s the purpose behind the curation? I have gone through the curation guidelines. I wasn’t curated for my articles till last year because you only picked my poems. Thank you for curating my poems and giving me the Top Writer tag in Poetry.

But I am still angry. I have my reasons.

No! I am not being a greedy soul.

This year you have amazed me by curating 90% of my articles and newsletters. I was stunned when I saw you were after my interviews too. That’s fine. I can understand your curiosity and excitement seeing my name appearing in your timeline. I am irresistible. You aren’t the only one. I have seen some demons from my past knocking on my door after reading my first poetry book. I am sorry but I ain’t calling you a demon.

It’s quite understandable.

I see a rise in views too. My stats are rising but I am not happy. This is not for what I came here. I joined this beautiful community to make genuine connections and writing my heart out. I have earned both things with sheer patience and dedication.

If it makes you happy then I must tell you Newsbreak didn’t write back to me. You must be feeling bad about it?

Well, I am not.

They might hire me as their CEO than a writer. Yeah, I am exaggerating now.

Let’s talk about why do I feel like writing here more than any other platform and how can you make it more welcoming and attractive for me:

I want curated articles to reach a wide audience.

Yes, you hear me out.

I know that.

I am not liking being curated and not crossing even 300+ views. Last month, I crossed 6000 views. The numbers play a big game if we curate someone or is it merely a routine for you to keep me happy for a limited time frame? I want results when I get curated else I am not getting excited anymore with a curation tag. I was better off without it because people were still reading my words.

No hoopla of writing for big publications.

I am done with this on all levels. I submitted my articles and they kept on rejecting. I removed them from my publication list.

I come from a background of giving my hundred percent but not at the cost of losing self-respect. Rejection doesn’t pinch me.

But what I don’t like they don’t even give you a reason? I took my precious time in writing that wonderful piece of article and they rejected it without a reason. My heart cried for so long.

I am still sobbing.

Gift me something to cheer me up, please.

Tell them all those articles were curated immediately :)

Why you removed my top writer tag in poetry and gifted it back to me?

I became a Top Writer last year in Poetry but this year again I got the same tag. Am I not doing a great job at retaining my tag? Why did you remove it? And if you did why did you give it back to me?

I know you are worried because I am in an open relationship with you but then nothing lasts forever. No matter what they say, No matter what they do, truth hurts.

Give me more tags else I won’t tag along with you.

And explain to me the importance of tags.

I see lots of people have got them but you aren’t giving them certificates. What’s the point of giving more tags. I know I am confused. You did this to me. I am confused about more tags now? How does that help me?

Thank you for your bonus email.

I care to disappoint you here. I am not writing here or anywhere else to get bonuses and more money.

I follow a very simple thought process:

Write every day and keep on repeating it in different ways till the time you don’t get to see marvelous results. That’s how I stayed here more to read from genuine writers and returning the favor of kindness to them than earning few dollars. If I would write consistently, money will follow me everywhere. This thing I know since the day I promised myself to become a published author.

The initial phase could be difficult but then who is in hurry? I am ready to give all my life to writing to see where it takes me.

If you are luring me by sending me emails that June and July bonus is pending and reading that email I would start dancing in full speed?

To be honest, I didn’t.

I dance because I love it not because I get the bonus from you.

Enough for today.

I will be writing more love letters to you. After all, you are my half spouse. Don’t worry about how would I feel if you go and see someone else. We are in an open relationship for a reason.

This has been written for entertainment. All the characters/living or dead/shouldn’t take this at heart. I know it’s been a long since I didn’t make you laugh.

I Am In Open Relationship with Medium

I am committed to my writing and can divorce medium anytime.

medium.com

Gurpreet Dhariwal is the author of “My Soul Rants: Poems of a Born Spectator.” Her eBook is now available at Google PlayStore, Amazon, and Kindle. Connect with Gurpreet on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or Youtube