After reading more and more of your posts I find we have very similar thoughts/feelings about steemit.
You mention what I see as a key point about steem at the end. The ability to earn more and “compound” your earnings.
I think some invest too much emotionally or something in this platform and it sort of stops them from enjoying it. I figure it’s a fun hobby that can make me money, I hope it goes up in value but my day isn’t ruined if it doesn’t.