I agree that things might have changed. But at the same time, I have a bit of a "Inner feeling" that they try to select the #"most persistent " ones that those who will keep on writing and sharing their stories, regardless the payment or views. As many people joined the platform for the reason to get paid. Other than actually sharing insights, information that has a value and audience outside of Medium who reads it and subscribes eventually to this platform.
But I enjoy writing here and connecting, so even if i get paid 0.01 cents for my article, THANK YOU FOR THIS ;) As I believe that Netork is the networth.