Hi Carol, Every writer has his or her style and voice. If the editor was doing grammar , punctuation , the publication and Medium guidelines, I consider that to be fair. But if they were trying to change the way you present yourself as a writer , then that’s not right.

The $20.00 gift may not be such a good idea . If you feel there are misunderstandings , reach out in a friendly manner and clear it up. Remember editors are dong us writers a service. We form a team. The unity becomes stronger when we respect each other opinions. We are never too old to learn .
I like your writing style and voice. I like your funny jokes and antics. Not everyone is up for this kind of writing. But I’ve learned to accept the differences and uniqueness in every one.