Of all the many passages I highlighted in this article, this is the one that gives me the most encouragement. It's extraordinary that Medium is realigning its platform to support writing that is more genuine, more thoughtful, and more human. That's great news for readers. And creating a space where writers are encouraged to take their time to craft the stories they truly want to tell, rather than cranking out content, is wonderful news for creators. I never felt great about the referral program, so I'm perfectly happy to see it retired. For all of these changes, heartfelt cheers.