Yes, I track stats and earnings.
If your reader is a FoM, based on the numbers I see, there is a big difference in earnings.
Check your stats on January 1st.
Easy to track who read your story from notifications.
I saw it right away. One older story pinned had one viewer, a FoM, and the increase was noticeable.
Checked another story ~ same deal.
For as long as the monies are there, this will pay out. However, there will reach a point when, September will hit. It only works if more get on board to feed the system.
Not everyone is American and cannot afford the cost.