Hi Mary, The algorithm is like a black box. But in my case I couldn't write, comment clap and Co for a few days over the weekend and Medium apparently thought I stopped writing or something like that. It was a bit weird. Writing continuesly definetly helps you gain traction and build an audience. I highly recommend it. Commenting As you do on my piece is also very beneficial. Let me know when your views I crease again and what's your analysis of it❤️ in case you have any further questions, drop me a line