I agree that there are too many articles about Medium about which readers could not care less. I also strongly believe that stats are fake and that the algo does not distribute stories properly and that payouts are thus artificially deflated. Classic MLM strategies. I also do not care. I know that my stories help whoever is reading them. Every time I gain a follower I know someone someone where found my word beneficial. You started to follow me in the last few weeks. Thank you. I'm guessing you saw and liked my comment about the first amendment that I Ieft in someone's story.