Readers of Medium, Thank You for Being Incredible

Summary

A writer expresses deep gratitude to Medium readers for their exceptional engagement and positive interaction over ten months of writing.

Abstract

The author has enjoyed a fruitful ten-month journey on Medium, appreciating the platform for the opportunity to improve writing skills, engage in meaningful research, and connect with fellow writers. The readers of Medium stand out to the author as the best on the internet, evidenced by the respectful and insightful comments received on their 150 articles, which have garnered between 100 and 162,000 views. The author notes the stark contrast in comment quality compared to other platforms like Facebook and YouTube, emphasizing the rarity of abusive or troll-like behavior on Medium. The constructive and intellectually stimulating replies have often surpassed the author's expectations, leading to profound personal moments and the incorporation of the author's work into educational courses and mental health facilitation globally. The author feels privileged to write for such an audience and is looking forward to continuing the journey.

Opinions

Medium readers are considered the best on the internet due to their respectful and intelligent engagement.
The author has received very few, if any, abusive or rude comments, which is a testament to the quality of the Medium community.
Comments on Medium often exceed the author's intellectual level, fostering an environment of growth and learning.
The author's work has had a significant positive impact on readers, including influencing educational content and aiding mental health facilitation.
There is a stark contrast between the quality of engagement on Medium and the negativity often found on platforms like Facebook and YouTube.
The author feels a strong sense of gratitude for both the opportunity to write for Medium readers and to be a part of the community as a reader.

To me, you’re the best readers on the internet.

I’ve been writing on this platform now for ten months and loved every minute of it.

I’ve learned a huge amount through researching articles, got better at writing, and met a whole load of talented fellow writers.

And you readers, you’re in a class of your own.

I’ve written around 150 articles now, with each being clicked between 100 and 162,000 times. I’ve received so many comments and have replied to a lot of them. I miss some, not because I don’t care, but because I’m human.

Do you know how many of all the comments have been abusive, rude or even mildly troll-like?

Almost zero.

Compare that to Facebook, where the idiots pile into anything they don’t agree with. Or to YouTube, well-known for its comments full of arguing morons. Or even a Medium rival where many writers recently had a go and were horrified by their comments sections.

Medium has some of the best readers on the internet, I’m sure of it. Replies have been amazing, and occasionally, hit me with something well above what I consider my own intellectual level. People disagree politely and intelligently.

I’ve had comments that have made my jaw drop about how I’ve helped them or someone they know. The lady whose marriage felt renewed. The man who wanted to include my writing in his course on the other side of the world. The mental health facilitator will use my writing to help even more people. And all the others.

When I started writing here, I hadn’t considered how good the readers will be. I’m grateful to be able to write for you, and when I’m not writing, grateful to be one of you.

Here’s to the next ten months.