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Dr Mehmet Yildiz's avatar

Thank you for sharing your experience, Aiden. I am very sorry to hear about this situation, It is disheartening.

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Freya V Locke ACB-KSA's avatar

So sorry to hear that you have been affected like this. I'm not sure what on earth is going on with medium, but substack is a much nicer place currently.

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Cathy Joseph's avatar

Aiden, I am struggling for words. You have given your heart to Medium and I do not understand why their appreciation of your efforts has suddenly changed. I can feel your hurt and incredulity while reading your experience. I am so sorry you have been treated in this way - and very happy you have found a home on Substack.

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Henya Drescher's avatar

Hi Eiden! I am deeply saddened to hear about your negative experience. I decided to stop writing on Medium a while back. My time there was disheartening, filled with disappointment and a loss of faith. However, I have found that Substack provides a more welcoming platform with a supportive and encouraging community of writers. It's like being wrapped in a warm embrace from fellow creators who motivate and inspire each other to produce their best.

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Libby Shively McAvoy's avatar

Aiden,

I am sickened by what is happening on Medium. I appreciate you sharing your heartfelt letter. I had no idea that this was going on with Illumination. I have profound respect for Mehmet and the editors of that Publication. I cannot believe they revoked your boost nomination. I can only imagine how disheartening that must feel when you put so much time and effort into helping so many writers.

Your documentary sounds incredibly exciting! I look forward to hearing more about it. I want you to know you have my full support.

Peace & Light,

Libby

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Karen Goldfarb's avatar

Hello Aiden,

I just read your beautiful piece and I can feel your heartbreak and sense if loss..

I would be happy to help in anyway i can with your film..💕💕💕

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