Very well articulated. I've made similar arguments in some of my previous posts and have postulated that much of the popularity surrounding the big social media sites is due in large part to recognition and feedback people receive for their participation. Indeed, I believe that Steemit's continued growth and success will depend largly on constructive engagement throughout all levels of the platform. I would even argue that for the everyday Steemian making money is just the icing on the cake. Just to make a quick analogy, look at the most popular and long-standing open source projects. What keeps the best talent around if monetary incentives are not a factor? Recognition and constructive engagement rule the day.