Both have said that they have created their own websites, and while they will continue to write on Medium, they will write less here, and most of their work will be on their websites. They have also said that their websites will be supported by readers.

Both are leaving because their earnings and traffic have dropped substantially.

I have taken in $63,285 on Ko-fi. Jessica has taken in $9,039.

Clearly you don't keep up with what they are doing. I didn't realize that people didn't know that. My apologies. I'm sorry you were only compelled to read my story because those names were mentioned. I was writing for those who have followed me through thick and thin - some from other sites...

I was pointing out that success on one site does not carry through to one's own website. A strong percentage of the success comes from the actual writing site. In this case, that would be Medium.