is content really important in a social media platform? i am not sure at all. i was never on facebook but i have seen enough posts there. i think the quality of content over there is very ordinary. i see better content over here but there is no one to read them.

any writer will wonder about that a lot.

the other relevant question that needs to be asked is monetization of content through ads far more effective?

when i read this post, my first impression is this:
>we have tried our best to bring new users along. we have done enough or much more than we should have. right now, the ones who are holding a lot of stake must band together to retain collective value. the rest may do what they please.

there is a perception that keeps coming across on that i feel i must point out. it is not like the people who write good content will exit because they cannot make money. i dont think they are making much money anyway and i agree that it is relative. i think quality content creators will exit if they dont get people to read their stuff. those upvotes that we always obsess about dont have to result in money all the time. but as a community i would think we are obliged to help them get better. that comes with generating viewership and quality criticism. 

if any community wants to be successful, i dont believe that it is by showing solidarity with people who have stake. they dont need it. money is unsustainable in the long run as a incentive. 

right now, what is steemit's identity as a community? maybe that is still a work in progress and we have no idea at the moment?