I think this is a perfect example of how Steemit can be utilized by people to execute the functions of voluntary self-governance.

Many folks are trapped in the sunk cost fallacy, and these guys demonstrate that waiting for our investment in government services to bear fruit is more expensive than simply leaving such things in our dust as we go about them ourselves.

I have more than once described Steemit as a form of voluntary government, and this would be an example where Steemit can serve that purpose in an expository way.

Suppose Lang was to make a post on a Steemit community that was geographically colocated where Lang desired to fix roads. Such repairs entail costs for materials, and require labor. These costs can be supported via upvotes or donations through Steemit, and the labor voluntarily solicited and pledged in posts and comments.

I see this as an opportunity. Steemit isn't yet conveniently situated to enable such communities, nor are such populations as those geographic regions generally accounted on Steemit. Rectify those two lacks, and the potential to solve this problem not only exists, but can be duplicated in every region Steemit can reach, as well as be translated to other services.

The sky is the limit.