Agreed. The bottom line is that while it is possible to invest in the STEEM ecosystem with fiat, it's also possible to invest entirely with time (by curating, engaging in the community, and writing about stuff that interests you). That's what makes the platform unique, and very un-ponzi like.

Also feels like the term "Ponzi" is thrown around way too liberally these days by people who don't understand what it means...oh, so you can make money here? Must be a Ponzi. :P