"I am personally still agnostic on whether this is a positive or negative for Steem in the short or long term"

Everybody who thinks straight would be agnostic on whether or not this will prove to be positive. There are many factors at play, both on- and off the Steem ecosystem and this is a very crucial time where events will impact the future of Steem heavily. We could end up in a way better situation. But it could still also have a ver different outcomes. Those who would claim to know how it plays out are not to be trusted.

But it's certainly one of the most interesting times on the platform!