Ev, I understand and appreciate the rationale you’ve shared here.

Respectfully, it’s worth adding that — though popularity is an immensely useful metric when seeking something terrific to read — Medium‘s readers are also eager to experience uniquely wonderful work contributed by those as yet undiscovered. You’ve spoiled us and we want it all!

When time and business interests permit, please consider reviving curated collections in a framework ensuring that all curators are diligent and supported by a process to control submissions and feedback.