Kids today are not willing to put any work in. It is saddening to see the price of STEEM being so low, and posts having numerous upvotes that haven't made a single dollar, but right now the incentive to work hard is to gain a following, which may pay off in the future when things get back on track again.
Also, it may be a good time to buy STEEM, if one dares. I'm considering it, but I may keep waiting to see how low the price goes.
I am now invested in Steemit emotionally and in business so I will be here for the long haul. This is the first time I have even made anything off of social media since I began so it is a nice treat. I am not worried about the price. I look at it as if we are getting Steem at a nice discount. This is the time when the folks with a get through it mentality come forward. The short term, get rich quick types will disappear.