Discover Aiden's Curated Gems - Episode #108 Insights
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Chapter 1: Welcome to Episode #108
Greetings to all enthusiastic readers and prolific writers! In this episode, I’m excited to present my curated favorites alongside those nominated by our dedicated editors and readers. Just yesterday, I spotlighted 20 outstanding boosted stories that I believe you will find captivating.
Thank you for your constructive feedback on past collections; I’m confident you will discover fresh and insightful pieces in this compilation. There’s something for everyone, as my selections cover a wide array of topics.
Section 1.1: Unusual Discoveries
Yesterday, I was once again taken aback by an unusual revelation: individuals are actually selling claps and highlights on Fiverr! We issued a crucial advisory for our new writers, warning them against these dubious services, as Medium could suspend accounts engaging in such practices. It appears that over 300 accounts are involved, but we only managed to identify one so far.
Subsection 1.1.1: Celebrating Our Community
Recently, Dr. Yildiz shared our monthly newsletter from his secondary account, Dr. Mehmet Yildiz (Tech). We also welcomed many new writers, whom I will introduce at the end of this post. ILLUMINATION has now reached its fourth anniversary. Unfortunately, due to my busy schedule with onboarding new writers, publishing, and curating, I haven't had the time to create a celebratory video as I normally would. However, our diligent editor, Mike Broadly, DHSc, wrote a humorous piece in an Aussie accent that I think you will enjoy.
Section 1.2: Community Updates
As of yesterday, we have welcomed over 200 new writers into our community! It's fantastic to see that Medium has reinstated the account of 🥰Lanu Pitan🥰. If you missed his story, I highly recommend reading it for a beautiful background on our beloved ILLUMINATION. Additionally, our talented writer Ammara Hassan has returned; please extend a warm welcome to her after some challenging times.
Chapter 2: Boosting Your Stories
For those curious about boosting their stories, Dr. Yildiz’s attached article is a must-read. Gamers have also reached out to me on Discord and Slack, asking how boosting operates within ILLUMINATION-Gaming. To address their inquiries, I created a brief YouTube video, which includes transcripts for those unable to watch. I hope this resource clarifies the essential aspects of boosting.
Recently, I penned an article discussing my predictions for the 2024 Academy Awards, along with a follow-up piece about the winners. I look forward to your feedback on these!
As the recent bulk account suspensions are a significant issue for our community, our chief editor, Dr. Yildiz, has penned an article addressing it. Your thoughts on this matter are welcome, as he has shown empathy toward affected users while also highlighting the challenges faced on Medium.
Our editor Mike provided a different perspective on this issue. For newcomers, let me share a few quick updates:
- Mike introduced some of my favorite writers, including Matt Lillywhite, Genius Turner, Shirley Willett, and Dr. David Mokotoff, MD.
Stay tuned for interviews with these talented writers!
Chapter 3: Curated Collections and Insights
ILLUMINATION-Curators recently compiled all boosted stories from February, showcasing the hard work put into these pieces. I’ve also included 13 new boosted stories and linked to earlier ones to enrich our offerings, particularly on ILLUMINATION-Curated. For those interested, here’s the link to our weekly update featuring boosted stories from February 18–25, 2024.
Dr. Mehmet Yildiz (Tech) provided an update on Technology Hits publications, including select stories from February. As a boost nominator, I aim to highlight the works of frequently boosted writers. So far, I’ve published four episodes and plan to release more that could be beneficial for new writers.
For those who missed Dr. Yildiz’s heartfelt open letter inviting non-members to consider membership, I encourage you to engage with it and share it on your social platforms. His story deserves wide circulation to help us attract more readers, especially as our views have seen a notable decline.
Mike Broadly, DHSc, also enjoys reading these interviews and has compiled a collection of his favorites. You can explore his captivating collections as an avid reader and a proud contributor to our writers’ earnings.
Thank you for joining me on this journey through the latest highlights and updates from ILLUMINATION! Keep reading and sharing your thoughts.