(1) keep building apps and projects on the Steem blockchain that continue to turn into empty shopping malls (with heavy SP pinpointed on a few in those niches),
or,
(2) help faithful community participants/content creators thrive so Steemians stop dropping off the chain like flies, and are rejuvenated to believe and market again?
Sometimes it's not about how much of a reward you get, it's who you get the rewards from that can often mean the most. This keeps people feeling appreciated, respected, and part of the team.
If we can't support our currently microscopic user base, I don't see how we'll support the millions dreamers dream about.
Steem is currently a deserted mirage for social media success, not an oasis for the masses.
We can dream big picture, but we also need to act big picture.
If influencers were watering more wisely over the past couple of years, there'd be a whole lot more green around here.
@steemmatt