Sometimes everything feels backwards on this platform. People that work hard and produce good content are not rewarded. People that do nothing are rewarded (e.g. Big whales like @freedom). I spend quite a bit of time creating content for Steem, Ironically, I would would actually earn more by delegating to bots and not be here. People who are willing to forgo rewards (curation or vote selling) through downvoting are attacked. People that profit massively from their bots are praised as great people and are apparently helping the community. 

How is it possible for this type of ecosystem to survive in the long-run? I don't think many people will invest in something that offers limited growth. I bought most of my Steem in November last year. Things seemed a little more promising back then. I have only bough about 1000 Steem this year. Even with lower prices it feels very risky. I am still hopeful enough not to sell. I will still keep creating content even if I am earning less. If Steem has no content, there is no Steem. I am just afraid many of the best content creators will leave before things turn around. Not everyone has the time.