I agree with your opinion, about leaving Steem. I always calculated my 'engagement ROI' in Steem that is how well I'm doing blogging and actively curating, and my 'investment ROI' in USD/BTC, that is extra money I put into Steem.
But when I see trained marine mammals in a swimming pool, I get sad and I want to leave, too. Free Willy!
For those who invest, it is part of the cost averaging, for those who create, it is about build an audience and foundation. Either way, I think it is better to be here than somewhere else.
Careful with freeing Willies, Boobs weren't taken too well ;D