Oh without a doubt. That's the whole reason I'm still here. I believed in Steemit when I first came here, and I still believe in it now. You're absolutely right: it's a proof of concept that blockchains aren't just ledgers for numbers. They can be so much more, and the community that has taken root and continued to steadily grow is nothing short of fantastic. Take a look around at any of the creative spaces and you'll find dozens of niches each with their own established cast of characters. Be it @winstonwolfe in photography, @alexbeyman in science and scifi, or @jedau in literature, there's something for everyone here, and there is so much room to grow and so much help for people coming in.
I love it. I wish I had a way to really sell that sense of community, but I'm sure we'll all figure something out. In the meantime, we need a in-platform messenger lol
I can feel your passion through your writing. And I think that's a big part why I've actually decided to devote time Steemit. I usually care less about social media unless it has something to do with my businesses. But, here, it's entirely about being a part of a growth story and enjoying a very forward thinking community.
Thanks for pointing out these accounts. I'll be checking them out. Wish there was an easier form of discovery instead of just the "Trending" and "Hot". Specifically wish Search worked far better to find relevant content and profiles. But this is all part of the progress the platform will make.
And yes... let's get that messenger! :)