Understanding Good Behavior on Medium

Regular followers may have noticed my unintentional focus on the topic of sin, particularly regarding sinning on Medium. However, I believe I have explored this theme sufficiently for now, and it’s time to pivot towards discussing what it means to exhibit positive behavior in the community.

Previously, I penned a brief article outlining Medium etiquette, akin to the American version of Debrett's. If you’re interested, you can find it linked below:

A Guide To Medium Etiquette

A beginner’s guide to a polite platform — a collaboration between Wild River and John Pearce

While clapping is also significant, incorporating four elements would complicate my title! To keep things straightforward, let’s concentrate on the essentials—being an exemplary reader.

Many of us may have joined Medium with aspirations of becoming the next literary sensation, like JK Rowling, Stephen King, or Jeffrey Archer. Realistically, however, only a handful will achieve bestseller status. Therefore, the key lies in being an active participant in the Medium community, which fundamentally revolves around the three essential actions for success:

“Read, comment, highlight”

And repeat.

This practice is crucial because engagement significantly influences the earnings equation on Medium. By participating in this “Holy Trinity,” you not only support fellow writers, but there’s a good chance they’ll reciprocate and assist you in return. It’s essentially a mutual admiration society.

To set the mood, enjoy this classic tune that embodies our theme, "Three Steps to Heaven":

By adhering to these three straightforward actions, you’ll be well on your way to success on Medium. Well, perhaps not instant riches, but progress nonetheless!