That’s why Steemit is the perfect platform for enlightened self-interest to work its wonders with its resulting real interchange of knowledge of real value: it gives us that very necessary short term financial reward to offset somewhat the costs of those very long term efforts being made, often with an “ROI” that’s never ever seen.
Got to disagree with the never ever seen part. If Steem tokens go as high as I think they might over the next few years, you might end up with a remarkably good ROI.
Got to admit that you're absolutely right, when speaking about Steemit, unfortunately my pre-Steemit experience was contaminating my thought process. 😓