I am a Friend of Medium. The “4 times” cash payment goes to the work of those you read, not automatically to your own work. But if enough of us become friends of Medium, we can feel very good about helping others earn better; and if enough Friends of Medium readers read OUR stuff, then WE get that great perk of 4 times the payment for our piece. Talk about a circle of friends!

By the way, I loved Get Smart when I was a kid! Very goofy and silly show, but no matter how many timesI heard Max say “ missed it by THAT much” I laughed hysterically! And still do!