"Compensation" doesn't just mean getting commissioned and directly paid cash to write a blog post. It means if you happen to have any ads at all on your site,

"Compensation" doesn't just mean getting commissioned and directly paid cash to write a blog post. It means if you happen to have any ads at all on your site, and you receive any kind of payment for displaying those ads, you're being compensated and fall under the category of paid blogger. Similarly, if you're using any ad-supported blogging platform, even if you don't directly receive the ad revenue, it could be argued that you're receiving compensation in the form of free publishing services. Which means that the only bloggers who would be safe are those who provide their content on a completely ad-free platform, presumably paying all their own hosting costs, and not making a single dime to support themselves in the process. The funny thing is that people who fall into that category are likely very well-off and don't need to support themselves through their writing or reporting. So, as usual, it's the rich who benefit.