I know the price is down and when it drops so do the active users. I am not complaining however and not surprised either. I am happy to see the snowflakes disappear and runaway.
It makes less sense now though as I think steem is easier to earn than ever before. When I joined it was a struggle and even though I wasn't hampered by Resource Credits feel it is still easier now.
Nine months ago we never had all these Dapps that you could target to help you build. What took me 60 days to achieve many months ago I could do in a week today. That is a fact and makes it even more puzzling why the laying down of tools and running away.
A new user joining today and investing will still be on the backfoot as they have to still grow their support base. This is when you build that support by staying active and engaging. I suppose we are the only ones that still get this and this is the secret that the ones that leave just don't understand.
I know the festive season is around the corner and even the hard core users will be under pressure to carry on as per normal. Family time is important .but then growing your account is too. I will be walking a tight rope trying to keep a balance and maybe I will give my family an hour or two here and there.
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