The benefit is in the genius subscription model - one payment supports and gives access to ALL writers - this is Medium’s unique pitch compared with Substack, Patreon etc. - Michael Thorn

…eally clear where Medium fits into the mix. I understand they also want to try their own thing, but there’s not a clear benefit to their model over others.

Medium Has an Identity Crisis and It Finally Chose a Side, but It’s Got Its Problems

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Michael Thorn

Apr 2, 2023

The benefit is in the genius subscription model - one payment supports and gives access to ALL writers - this is Medium’s unique pitch compared with Substack, Patreon etc.

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