It does help to have an overarching goal for all the users involved. Maybe not all but at least for those who wants to contribute in ways they can.
I could be wrong, but from what I observed the community seriously lack developers free enough to tinker around. It's worse when Steem's main upgrades rely on a private company, regardless if it is run by a competent head or otherwise.
I guess we just have to stick it out. Bitshares is doing well for themselves even if they have a small userbase. Maybe there's something we can learn from them?
Also, if anyone is reading this comment, please follow @coingecko, they are supporting Steem by running a witness node and posting stuff on here. Feel. Free to give them a witness vote too if you think they deserve it.
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