No, I don't think so. If the system is set up right, for every $ a writer makes, the platform makes a certain amount as well. That calculation is likely complicated as it may not just mean a $ value, but also shareholder value, future projections of new subscribers, etc. So, if done well, regardless of how much money the author makes, the platform should make a profit too. That incentivises competition and pushes quality up. If you se the cap to what magazines would pay, you, as a platform start competing directly with them, but in an uninspired way, as those authors now have less of a reason to publish on the platform and just try and sell to those magazines. I think having no cap is fair and makes sense from a business perspective too - provided it's implemented well.