Thanks for sharing your perspective. This is really interesting. I've been on Medium since 2020, and growing your audience takes time, patience with yourself, and a deep love of writing. As a result of my efforts, my writing skills have improved. Everyone has different goals, but for me, I was interested in having a home for some of my writing, honing my skills, and reaching an audience who appreciates my perspective. So, far, I've seen ups and downs but for the most part, I absolutely love this platform. And sometimes I enjoy reading about others' experiences on Medium. I am the co-founder of Writers and Editors of Color (WEOC) and I love our group. We don't do read-for-read type of engagement but we often read and support one another in a more informal way.