"given that the majority of platforms available to writers like myself are shit, when I find a spot that’s (kinda) comfy, I dig in my heels. I’m stubborn AF that way." Yep. Medium is definitely the lesser of the evils these days Sherry, but that doesn't make it any easier to understand all the issues and apparent disconnects between what we produce and how we're ultimately compensated - or not. I gotta read about this term. This is the first I've heard of shadowbanning. Thanks girl :-)