Great to have you here for the long run. What really gives Steemit value is good people creating great content, not so much the fast-money-making "lottery ticket" posts (not that there is anything wrong with those either, there's room for everyone). I view Steemit as a blogging platform that encourages great conversation, and believe that the real rewards come to those who stick to it and build long-term follower base and reputation. That's the way the Steemit platform gets real and long-lasting value, and everyone wins.
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