It'll be okay like Medium used to be until it isn't and the funders turn it into Medium while seeking that return on investment. You're still better off owning your own blog in the long run.
Yeah it's like Medium except it has less fluff/self-promotion.
It's like Medium but wants you to pay for newsletters.
Which is fairer imo than paying for the whole site. I prefer creator control on which content is paid and which content is not.