Hi Adrian - yes, supporting writers directly through ko-fi and other donation platforms is a great way to support writers, too! That’s not an uncomfortable question; we are all for it. Medium is just one way to support great writing on the internet. It’s certainly not the only way. I do think, to echo E. Ardincaple’s point below, that Medium is a unique model that simplifies the decision-making and complexity, since your one subscription pays many writers based on what you actually read and engage with. With ko-fi you’re supporting the work of one writer you want to support; on Medium you’re supporting an ecosystem of storytelling. But both can co-exist!