You didn't answer my question though Laura. Are you making +$100 on Medium every month? If not, there's really no argument here.
Also, there's people making SHIT TONS of money on all social media platforms--LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram. Just because monetization isn't built-in doesn't mean people aren't making money. That's really where this argument falls flat on its face.
I've made way more money selling coaching, courses, etc. than I ever have with the Partner Program here.
LinkedIn is not for news either, by the way. Also, the buying power that that platform has is ridiculous. It's a bunch of professionals, CEO's, Founders, and people with clout at whatever company they work at. They got money and they're ready to spend it.
Keep on going here, then, I suppose. I'm doing better than ever on LinkedIn.