Dear Steemians...
I have been a member for 15 months. - It's been a helluva ride but now it's time to let you know why I would leave Steemit.
We'll start right away.
- Steemit is and always have been considered a lottery.
Many Steemians have stated numerous of times that Steemit is a BS, Lottery-site. - Some people even claim Steemit to be pure scam. - I have always been a self-claimed support pillar on Steemit, and I've also been there to defend and protect Steemit when these things occured.
When I first joined Steemit, 15 months ago, I had great success quickly. With articles being rewarded $500+, $700+ and $800+ I obviously had to defend Steemit and protect it from these scumbags who called Steemit and the creators con-artists and scammers. - I was able to withdraw the money I made and it was the best experience I've ever had online. Period.
I have been working as a full time freelancer from the "comfort" of my home for several years and I had never made so easy money this quickly. - I joined Steemit for the money.
My success continued and I was able to reap great rewards more than a handful of times. - One year ago.
Most of these amazing and incredible rewards I got was due to 
Not only have I brought a bunch of people to Steemit...
I have also gained more than 1280+ followers and have reached almost 2600 posts in total. - I have never had consistent support by dolphins or whales and I've "walked the walk" so to speak. - From scratch.
Let me share something else:
- This is my stats for my previous articles.
If we dig deeper and check the actual upvotes I've got on the first mentioned article in the picture above you'll find this:
- Do you notice the marked usernames?
Look at who these people are. - They are not people. These are bots who I've paid money.
- And that pretty much sums everything up.
I tend to be rewarded for my contributions by the bots I pay.
Take a deeper look on my other articles:
That being said...
- Take a look at http://steemvp.com/, A SteemTool by
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35 posts and $161.14 in rewards.
teamsteem is my mvp and I am truly honored for all the support he has given me.
Here you have something you'll recognize...
This means that I basically pay to give myself rewards. - There's no question about it, teamsteem and other users who upvotes my content is obviously a factor. - But the most rewards I get is paid votes which I've spent money to get.
This basically means...
That if I didn't pay for these votes, I would have about 60% less rewards in total.
- Thank god for randowhale and other bots, right?
In all honesty.
I deserve more than this. Way more than this.
I've contributed a shit ton of things. I've written articles about my panic attacks, my depression, my anxiety and my fathers death. I've shared many personal things, tons of photos and a bunch of articles to help, aid, support and assist minnows. - I've shared my own experience and I've given people ideas. - I strive to help, encourage, inspire and motivate others... And I pave the way for others.
- Am I really worth these nickels and dimes, and nothing besides that?
What hurts the most, is that I've witnessed so many fantastic and amazing things on Steemit during my here. - I've seen some users who've been member for just a few weeks reaping hundreds of dollars. On a daily basis too..
- And I'm still sitting here with holes in my pockets begging neoxian for a loan when I basically should be able to earn those 350 I borrowed from 2 or 3 articles maximum.
I've been a member for more than a year... - I publish articles on a daily basis... - I help people... - What more do you want from me?!
I bring people to Steemit. I advertise Steemit. I talk about Steemit on a daily basis. I write articles on Steemit. I help minnows. I help others around me on a daily basis. - I share content in various niches. - I do everything... Yet, I'm being almost ignored.
WHY....?
Why am I ignored and others are laughing all the way to the bank?
Is it because I'm from Sweden?
Is it because I'm not native in English?
Is it because I don't publish food related content?
Is it because I don't publish content in chinese?
Is it because I don't publish NSFW content?
Is it because I'm a lousy author?
Or... Am I just unlucky?
These are all questions I have floating around inside my head. 24/7. - What more can I do? - Is it time to just give up?
- Why should I pour my heart into this when I'm not being appreciated for the things I do?
I've had great success. - One year ago.
- Perhaps I should've just stopped and moved on when I had the chance of turning my back on you with my head up high.
Perhaps I should've quit Steemit when I was proud of the things I'd accomplished. - When I had great success.
Unfortunately... - For all of us.
I'm not a quitter. I don't give up easily, because that's not in my nature.
One can only do so much...
I had high hopes and dreams... - Those are almost shattered.
I joined Steemit for the money... But I stayed for the community and the possibilities.
- Perhaps I was wrong.
Perhaps I should've published articles for the money at all times. Perhaps I should've been an greedy arse who never gave anything back. Perhaps I should never have given away SBD to people around me who was in need of help. Perhaps I should never have donated SBD to the travel fund for STEEMFEST... - But I did, because I am a giver.
- And I'm still here. Still almost ignored. - Still struggling.
Before I end this article... I want you to realize one thing.
I DON'T QUIT.
This is not my "farewell" article. This is nothing like that. - However, this is some of the reasons for me to leave Steemit, if I would quit.
- And you know what?
This is also why OTHERS are leaving.
That's all for now. Hopefully, you'll figure out what to do next...