I do not see it so dire.. but we can abandon any hope of Justin putting money on the table.. hence we urgently need a plan B how to finance development.. but at the same time its also hard to argue for a moderate approach towards the steeminc stake... I mean if he does not contribute why should witnesses and community keep the thing alive and drag his 65 Mio. steem to a higher valuation level.. this situation is really bad.. but not hopeless.. I believe a fork and split is atm really the most realistic option..