My stats have dropped, esp earnings the last two months. Yeah, without a decent return, most medium writers will and have gone away. It seems they choose a select click of writers and reward them and just choke the rest of us from any money.
Same articles here vs NewsBreak, talking sometimes tens of thousands of views vs. 10 views on medium. $200 on NB vs. 1 cent here... Eventually, the 5 a month is too much with only pennies coming in and hardly any views.
Medium is very exclusive while acting inclusive.