For an independent writer with no name recognition, it is easier to win the lottery than getting published in a major mainstream media publication. By the virtues of its concept, Medium could be a venue for talented writers to create their following. Unfortunately, in that aspect, Medium adopted methods used by collapsing newspapers and print media outlets. Editors brought from Time know only the same methods that put Time in decline. What did not work there does not work here either.

A long time ago, I was fortunate to work for a publication that did it better. I know that it can be done; I lived it, https://virtualagora.us/what-did-i-learn-from-the-worlds-best-editor-2724bb8f42be.