1. I never had any intention of joining medium partner program. Hence money was not my priority. However a fellow author made a simple remark
" If you qualify why don't you enroll"
I just did it
2. Earnings wise $3, $10, $3
Not an amount to be proud of to tell others. But for some reason I realized that I felt so happy and fulfilled.
3. Could be any of the following reason
A) A platform that gives an opportunity to express by self publishing or with Publishers
B) when the stock portfolio is going through up and down every day, medium daily earnings are increasing by at least one cent. Seeing the increase is an abundant feeling.
C) Reading and commenting is very nourishing for the brain unlike wandering in social media.
D) Yes, opportunities can come from anywhere. Writing and reading in Medium gives me discipline and inspiration to create and consume.
E) I think it is a best place for retirees and people going thru life transformation
F) Medium pays what they promised.
G) Alogorithms are like weather and unpredictable.