@mistermercury first of all, thanks for your contribution, I really enjoyed your point of view on this whole Steemit debacle. Your bluntness is in place because, of course, this platform wouldn't be nearly as successful without the financial incentives - it would be just another blogging platform.
It's good when people can admit that they are in for the money but at least they try to earn it from good content - I can absolutely appreciate that. And why not? Writing good stuff, interacting, reading...Steemit is almost like a second job! So why not have some perks from it?
I have been blogging for years and never earned any money from that, I never even imagined that I could earn anything (aside from a few insults now and then ;)) with my pointless ranting about mortal coil, blah, blah, blah...so I just blogged for fun. I have changed platforms several times, and now I am very new on Steemit. The difference is immense! I can constantly feel the pressure at the back of my mind (one that I never felt on the other blog platforms), that evil little goblin that keeps whispering "Post, comment, post, read, comment, post..." I keep resisting it but maybe Steemit isn't for me - I am not mentally balanced enough to treat this as a business and live with this constant anxiety :D
Anyway, I am already writing too much bullshit, great convo though :)
You and I have a similar experience.
And I too have felt that anxiety. I don't feel it any more, though. Experience on the platform and an established network have helped.
And now I am able to upkeep an awesome part-time blogging gig writing about 1-2 hours every weekday morning.
It's a dream 🤗
Keep at it.
Glad to hear that it's not just me :D Thanks for the advice, I am not too worried, I am sure it will pass soon and I will be more comfortable here :)