Medium Applies Gold Star To Profiles

Did you notice it too? Here’s what it might mean.

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Medium has applied gold stars to people's profile pictures. Rumour has it that it’s just a sign that you are a paid member but there doesn’t seem to be an official announcement on it.

So if like me you logged on and thought wow! What’s this? Did I get curated, am I suddenly a top writer, or have I been chosen for something…