There are lots of exciting things coming down the pipeline for Steem we just have to be more patient. What we really need is for people to keep spreading the word and keep asking friends to sign up. I have a buddy from work that finally agreed to sign up after a year of me telling him about the site. He is a teacher and wants to start writing so this would be the perfect outlet for him.
(This is @hotsauceislethal here on other account BTW)