Memoirs of a Penny Pincher

From 4 to 37 cents — The Epic Tale of Medium Friendship Power

This tiny experiment shows that the story’s earnings increased by 825%, so Medium Friendship works.

My Strategic Approach to Becoming Rich by One Penny at a Time

Let me paint the scene for new readers. I penned a tale about Counter-Strike, and lo and behold, it only earned a measly 4 cents, gazed upon by just two avid readers.

In an audacious twist, I beckoned six loyal readers who became a Medium Friend to join the circus to read the story titled “Big Changes Incoming for Counter-Strike Players” Thanks to the mystical powers of Medium Friendship, my story’s earnings rocketed by a staggering 825%!

Well, in the past cosmic blink of three days, this tale skyrocketed to a mind-blowing 13 reads, raking in the grand total of 37 cents! That’s right, folks — each reader generously contributed 3 cents to the growing treasure trove of my piggy bank. At this rate, I might just have enough for a soda by the year 2080. Cheers to the high-rolling life of a literary sensation.

Are you curious about the nitty-gritty? Dive into the uproarious details within this story.

About this Exciting Mini-Experiment

Let me elaborate on my experiment for new readers. It all began when I penned a tale about my overlooked story, hoping to catch the attention of the Medium algorithm, but alas, it seemed a bit standoffish toward Counter-Strike — perhaps a little gaming bias as it is about shooting?

With 1.4 million followers on the game topic, my story was met with an audience of just two. But fear not, as even one reader is a treasure! As a proud Medium Friend, I rallied my fellow pals for an experiment in the art of Medium Friendship. With gentle requests and engaging banter, they graciously dove into my humble tale.

After six Medium friends took the plunge, my story’s earnings catapulted to a whopping 37 cents. The math whiz in me gleefully calculated an 825% surge. Talk about the power of camaraderie!

This triumph shines a light on a crucial truth — Medium Friendship is a force to be reckoned with.

To all readers who can spare the change, consider upgrading to support poor writers like me in our fierce competition for cents. Together, let’s pen our way to financial grandeur, one penny at a time.

My goal is to hit “Forbes’ Top Earners Making Cents list!” because I want to taste the “centsational” thrill of the wordsmith life.

My next desire is to uncover the mystery.

First, I want to know why the Counter-Strike cold shoulder. This beats me.

My next quest is unveiling the enigma behind the algo’s indifference to Counter-Strike. I keep asking myself in desperation why, why, and why the algo does not like Counter-Strike. Several hundred thousand players play it online simultaneously.

Why does my thrilling news for gamers go unnoticed by my 11.5K followers, the 75K pub followers, or even the massive 1.4 million gaming enthusiasts?

When I asked Uncle Google, he told me that there were 372 million entries recorded in his big giant head.

For those unfamiliar, Counter-Strike’s enduring popularity is rooted in its blend of tactical gameplay requiring strategy, teamwork, and precise shooting. Its competitive nature, coupled with an accessible yet deep gameplay style, attracts players of a global community that drives competitions and esports. Regular updates maintain freshness. Its finely tuned mechanics ensure fair and balanced gameplay across modes, contributing to its lasting appeal and significant presence in esports.

Final Thoughts

I’m not asking for the moon, folks. All I want is just a mere 0.1% of the audience to cast an eye on my gaming stories.

Reads? Not necessary.

I simply yearn for the Medium algo to grace my tales as Uncle Google’s cool algorithm did in the good old days.

Am I asking too much, or delusional?

Am I dreaming big or just daydreaming?

Thank you for reading my exciting news today, and I wish you all a joyful festive season.

If you want to learn why I became a Medium Friend lately, you may check my reasons in the following story.

I Took the Plunge and Became a Friend of Medium (FoM) Yesterday.

For those who missed my Vocal saga, here is the link. I hope new writers don’t make the same mistake I made for 18 months.

Those who missed the drama of my being cloned can read it from this link.

Now, let’s give a warm welcome to these new writers. I believe they will be part of my curated collections soon. I already explored some of their stories published in other publications.

New writers, when you need help please don’t hesitate to contact me on Slack workspace or Discord server. I introduce these services below.

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About Me

I write articles in my field covering gaming, film-making, social media, and design. I am also a YouTuber. Thank you for subscribing to my account to get notifications when I post on Medium. I created a new website to share my content for free and promote stories of writers contributing to my publications on Medium. I also have a Substack newsletter. Let’s connect on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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