That clap and run nonsense has really gotten out of hand these past few weeks. I wish medium would do more to address that and all of the AI proliferation, let alone admit that it's happening.

Really enjoyed reading your thoughts here! I definitely feel similarly. If someone is posting something completely outside of my interests, I'm not going to force myself to read it. There are so many other great writers who deserve the attention more! Reading should never be a chore.