There is no contradiction.
The first sentence you highlight states that STEEM does not need any individual...one leave affects STEEM none.
The second says one has the choice to take advantage of the opportunity provided here...
How is that a contradiction?
Even though most humans on this platform are motivated to "work" for STEEM/money, i know there are people here who just like to share and socialize without thinking about STEEM/money for each action they make.
Do you really think the ones with the motivation of sharing and socializing are the ones who are complaining about what the payouts are>
RE: Exaggerated Self Importance: STEEM Does NOT Need You!!!