Medium.com Should Monetize Response Claps From Members, Don’t You Agree?

Monetized Comments Would Be a Curiosity Detonator — And Increase User Involvement

Why aren’t comments already monetized? Like articles, they are published, get their own unique URL and comment/ responses are tracked statistically.

If Medium wants to build a more engaged community, it should employ a clap-based monetization policy for member comments.

Wouldn’t a monetized response claps encourage everyone to read each other’s work and respond thoughtfully? Like this gem:

This term “curiosity detonator” is a curiosity detonator.

Option #1 Clap-Based Monetization Of Comments

The first option Medium.com should consider is a clap-based monetization system. This algorithm would operate similar to the previous monetization system Medium.com used for monetizing stories.

This is a simple, merit-based premise.

1. A Medium.com member claps for another member’s response.
2. The response writer receives a fraction of the clapper’s $5 monthly membership.

Option #2 Split Clap-Based Monetization 50/50…