Although my reads and reader interaction haven’t changed, my earnings are easily half of what they usually are halfway through the month. I’m not dependent on the money I make on Medium, thank God, but it’s hard to believe these latest changes are not intended to cut earning expenses more than anything else. I realize you’re in business to make a profit. However, don’t cut earnings in half or more then try to sell the idea that the changes are best for everyone, especially writers. It feels very much like management isn’t only unappreciative of the writers and think we can be easily replaced by people who expect less money if we leave, but it is hoping that we leave, so they don’t have to pay us anymore. Management might want to consider that the writers are the backbone of the company. No writers, no readers. It doesn’t feel like we’re on the same team at all.