No offense Hive account@w-w-w; but, you’re talking about increasing users; but the bottom line is increasing revenue.

Respectfully, how does putting out content bring in revenue?

Capitalism is built on offering a service, and receiving compensation for it. Per your suggestion, bloggers would be compensated for the service they offer; but, again, how will this increase revenue?

The way you’ve described your suggestion, the only benefactors would be the authors and curators. Support for the main element, i.e. the platform and those responsible for making things happen, is obviously missing.

In short, this is why the advertising industry remains so robust when newspapers, on and offline, are flailing.

No one wants to talk about the bottom line: GENERATING REVENUE.

As it is, Steemit is a ‘feel-good’ site, offering an opportunity for users to earn a little or a lot.

That’s a one-sided equation no matter how one slices it.

We have to steady ourselves for bringing in advertisers. They know we need them.

I’d like to think there’s an alternative. Well, there is; but, it’s not viable: Annual membership.

People want to receive; but, the thought of giving upfront, for a venture which may or may not offer them success is not likely.

This partially explains why the stock is so volatile. Investors aren’t sold on the shiny-gold lures being forecast for STEEM's future.

I remain cautiously optimistic for the continued growth and success for Steemit; but, in the back of my mind is the haunting reminder of the last time I got enthusiastic about a new platform for bloggers.

Peace.