Whoa!! Shannon, you're a G! I can't tell you how meaningful it is to gain a grasp on the history and current circumstances at Medium. What's more, your personal shares about editors and working with the Medium staff is so helpful! I'm continually amazed by the raw communication that is exchanged amongst Medium writers. I've been a reader for years, a writer for longer, but I only found my voice this year! Thanks to your article, I'm even more excited about how that voice will evolve as I lean into writing for Medium full time. Fuck the golden handcuffs of tradition. I'm not here on earth to sell my soul. I'm a huge fan of the platform and now a fan of yours. Much love and cheers to you fighting for what you believe in. XO