On a site where people get paid, that's like saying "Negotiating a pay paise with your boss is only a win if you're only working for the money".

Sure, for some people in some jobs, money is not the main priority. But for many other people, it is.

Writing on Medium for money is a valid reason for being here. Many people wouldn't be here if it wasn't for the possibility of earning money from their writing. Sure, we know it's not going to make us millionaires, but don't discount earning money as a valid reason for being here.