I am a newbie here and I totally agree with all your points. It's true that everyone here is for rewards but when this becomes the only intention and motivation to create content then it is bound to reflect in the publication which is... not appealing. Content created with heart and a clear mind without a rush definitely speaks for itself.
I am here for the long term, and I have a very clear roadmap on how to grow here organically whilst creating a good interactive relationship with other bloggers. Thank you for this post, it served as a reminder that content is king.