So they started to put ads on the posts here on steemit.com, as is discussed at other places:
an older post has some interesting thoughts on the topic as a whole:
My own thoughts are less elevated. I am not going away for now, because I like a lot how the platform is build.
But I will pause my posting here and see how the situation evolves. If they don't take down the ads, I will leave. It's either ads or "coins", make up your mind 
