One of the reasons why I paid $150 to become a Friend of Medium (FOM) WAS their kindness in paying out - even a dime - if I earned it - on time. No waiting. I earned it. Medium paid it. Mediums forthrightness in finances - rare and refreshing. Happy to support that sort of business model.

Now - for some reason not explained in detail - medium now wants me to loan them my money until I have $10.00 due to me. While loaning them my earned income, I receive no interest.

I imagine the hundreds of thousands of accounts that's hold roll-over earnings under $10.00 earns interest for medium. Nice investment fund there medium. What will you do with newly minted revenue stream based on the efforts of writers who loan you their money?

Will August 2025 see an update to include a requirement to earn $10.00 or more a year or forfeit your earnings? 2026 = $25.00 a year? 2027 = $50.00 a year? Hmmmmmm

Given this change in payout, when my renewal date arrives to re-up my FOM membership - it'll opt for the $50.00 membership plan to maintain access to the Partner Program.

I see zero reason to withhold earnings until achieving an unexplained magical number.

The only explanation is? Business is business - right?