Yes, I'm returning to Steemit. To put it bluntly, I was quite sick and tired a while ago of the drama - there were too much nonsense and too many pundits and peacocks. And bots. I guess much of the same still exists, but we can ignore certain tendencies and focus on what is important and lasting.
New people have joined recently. It would be pointless for me to delve further into the above. The history is open for all to see. My present approach and motivation is entirely different anyhow.
The money aspects were not, and are not, what drives me. I recognize the importance of blockchains, that's about it. We are in a situation with a.o. blatant Censorship and Shadowbanning, coupled with extensive political developments that should be a concern to every thinking person. It is particularly vital that Steemit has integrated platforms as resistant alternatives to everything like Google and Twitter. We don't depend on those. Many are already leaving such venues.
The scope here today is almost exponentially more varied, with an enormous potential, and I prefer getting to know real, sincere people, avoiding hypes. My intention is initially and primarily to respond to kindreds through comments, though I will write as well.
As stated earlier, I deleted the duplicate of the original verification post from my main blog. Instead, I have made a dedicated reference here.
This is a quick note only to get things going again. I'm focused and dedicated, albeit a tad aware of Steemit's somewhat transient nature.
I appreciate what Steemit has become - and may soon be. Quite a few among you didn't falter and chose to stay all the way through the fog. Wisely.
