I agree with everything you mentioned. I know it's easier to earn money since FOM became available.

Before I upgraded, I had made $65 for the entire month of November. Now I make a few hundred each month, and I mightttt finally break into the $500 club this month.

I'm not saying any of that to brag, but the point is that it's actually possible to make a little extra money now and it's also fun to meet so many different writers.