Welcome to Medium!

Summary

The author expresses a deep passion for writing and the freedom it provides, while acknowledging the diverse reasons people join Medium, including financial incentives and the platform's supportive environment for writers.

Abstract

The author of the content welcomes readers to Medium, emphasizing a lifelong love for writing that has been a natural talent and a means of personal expression. Regardless of emotional state, writing has been the author's refuge, allowing them to capture their thoughts and feelings. The author appreciates Medium for providing a space where they can freely share their perspectives without judgment, whether it be personal beliefs, observations of nature, or travel experiences. Medium is praised for its role in nurturing independent thought and offering a balanced platform for writers to transform their ideas into written form. The author also notes the varied motivations of other Medium users, including the financial appeal of the Partner Program, which attracts writers seeking to monetize their work. The potential for significant earnings is acknowledged, yet so is the reality of the challenges faced by writers who may not achieve financial success. Additionally, the author observes that some users leverage Medium to establish publications and lead communities of writers, which can be both rewarding and risky. Ultimately, the author views Medium as a versatile tool that users can wield in their unique ways, highlighting the shared human experience of writing.

Opinions

The author has a profound love for writing, viewing it as an innate talent and a form of self-expression.
Medium is seen as a haven for writers, offering a non-judgmental space to share thoughts and beliefs.
Writing is described as an extension of the author's being, allowing them to convey feelings and thoughts instantly.
The author values the diversity of content and opinions on Medium, emphasizing that it's a platform that supports free expression.
The Partner Program is recognized as a significant motivator for many writers on Medium, providing an opportunity to earn money from their writing.
The author respects the hustle of writers who aim to make a living through Medium but also acknowledges the difficulty of achieving financial success on the platform.
Some users are noted to use Medium to start publications and manage a group of writers, which can lead to recognition and success.
The author is aware of the risks involved in running a publication, such as the potential loss of authenticity and control over content.
Medium is likened to a sword, symbolizing the potential for both positive and negative outcomes, depending on how it is used by its writers.
The author encourages writers to define their purpose on Medium and to use the platform as a tool to share their unique voice.

What brings you here?

Well first off, it’s an honor to be here doing one of the things that I love most. I have always loved to write, and it’s always been a talent that has come naturally to me. It was never studies or hobbies for me in the past that helped guide me toward my interests. It wasn’t even what others had recommended me that helped either. Instead, I have found everything from simply writing everything on a pen and paper, or by typing up my thoughts of course.

When I was younger, my escape was writing regardless of how I felt at a particular moment. When I was sad, I wrote in a saddened manner, and the struggles that I withstood at the moment. When I was happy, I wrote about the joy I felt, and the degree to which it existed at that. Sometimes I just didn’t feel any particular way, and even with a neutral disposition, I still wrote something. And I wrote in anything I could find from my daily diary to little paper scraps I could scavenge from my desk or drawer.

So that’s sort of why I have come to Medium then before I ramble on too much. I love to write, as I always have for many, many years. Writing isn’t just a talent either, it’s an extension of myself and my very being. When I write, I am able to convey my feelings and my thoughts all in an instant. From there, you the viewer can consider everything that you’ve read and evaluate it accordingly. Your opinion doesn’t have to be at accord with mine, as long as your opinion is your own and not that of someone else.

Now that I’m here, I believe that Medium will allow me to be myself and allow me to do so freely. Whether I should choose to talk about my own perception of things or a belief, Medium won’t judge me poorly. Or let’s say I should decide to write about nature, or my vacation plans, Medium will support me. And the best part is that even if I don’t write at all, Medium will be okay with that as well. I just feel so free here, and if ever there was definition of an independent writer and thinker, this would be it.

You see, Medium is the epicenter of our best interests when it comes to transforming our thoughts to script. We can say whatever we want to, whenever we want too on here. There really isn’t a limit on what is allowed as long as it’s nothing extreme. And should we not know what to say, Medium reassures us that it’s perfectly fine to not say anything at all. It’s like a perfect balance of things, not too large or small, but instead, MEDIUM!

But what is also interesting to me is that there are so many different reasons as to why others come to Medium as well. Of course, there’s the whole concept of getting paid through the Partner Program that motivates a lot of people in and out of itself. Let’s be honest, people need money to get by, and so there are many writers that come to Medium to earn wages for their works. I respect that entirely, and I think that writing is an instrument for you to utilize in a way that suits you best.

And there are many people that make a fortune simply writing articles on a routine basis for Medium. I’m quite sure that many folks have retired from their primary hustles due to Medium, and they are quite content keeping it that way. All the same, I’m sure there are folks that could not endure the waiting game any longer and left the platform only after earning mere cents for their many written works. Medium can be a double-edged sword for some, and I can’t say that I’d be any different if I was here for a paycheck.

And then others have come to Medium just to simply start a publication and lead an army of writers. I have seen many publication owners that rarely if at all, post a written article on their own behalf. Many of them choose to have others write for them, and they earn the notoriety out of it. It can be rewarding for sure, when you see hundreds of articles that were generated thanks to the publication that you birthed on your own.

All the same, everyone does think differently, and sometimes opinions don’t always align. Perhaps you could have a few writers that write in a manner against your best interest. After a few articles of theirs make it to your platform, your authenticity can diminish, and before you know it, you have lost your own publication thanks to others. Again, it’s just that double-edged sword concept of Medium.

But alas, with every sword shines the brightness of the sun on its blade. It glimmers with every last essence and reminds us that writing is what we all share in common. Now consider Medium to be your sword and let yourself decide how you shall use it. Allow yourself to define exactly why you are here.