It is very good to see these types of conversations taking place and especially amongst the witnesses. I personally believe Steem and by extension Steemit need leadership that is visionary and competent. That leadership in turn needs to attract the types of people who can effectively the vision into action. And finally, unless and until the everyday Joe and Janes of the world can realize an attractive return on their investments of time and effort, making a compelling argument for Steem and Steemit will be a truly hard sell. Just my opinion. Nonetheless, I do remain hopeful.