Liberty, that's Tony's response I got in my e-mail box this morning: (I'm still scratching my head.)
Hi there,
This is Tony Stubblebine, CEO of Medium. I’m writing to thank you for becoming a Friend of Medium. I’d like to share a clearer sense of what we’re trying to do, why it matters, and how to make the most of your membership.
We believe that everyone has a story to tell. On Medium, anyone can share insightful perspectives, useful knowledge, and life wisdom with the world. Each story has a chance to influence others, plant a seed, perhaps even start a movement.
We do our best to help these stories find the audience they deserve and help readers find stories that move them, through a system based on human curation and member-driven engagement. As a result, over 100 million people read and connect on Medium every month.
This is why Medium exists: To spread human-centric, human-created ideas that deepen our understanding of the world.
Medium is creating not just a platform, but a new information ecosystem—one that’s open for everyone to participate in, and rewards quality over quantity. One that values diverse perspectives and doesn’t allow hate, harassment, or intolerance. One that spreads important ideas and sparks intelligent conversations. When you read and write on Medium, you’re contributing to a global community that values depth, nuance, and substantive storytelling that wouldn’t be possible anywhere else.
So, how do you get the most out of your membership? Open Medium, and find your favorite writers. Discover your favorite corners of Medium: Start with our Staff Picks, or follow a topic. Read a story. Highlight a sentence or two (or browse your past highlights). Find a publication about the ideas you’re most passionate about, independently run by editors who share that passion. If you’re feeling inspired, leave a response. Add stories you love into lists. Even better, write your own story. Start your own publication! Build your reading lists, your followers, your knowledge base, your Medium community. We’re glad you’re here.
We have come a long way on this journey, but we’re just getting started. As a Friend of Medium, you’ve made the decision to increase your contribution to Medium’s writing community and support our mission at the highest level possible. At any time, feel free to reply to this email to share your thoughts with our team.
Thank you for reading,
Tony Stubblebine
CEO, Medium
