I see this as a buying opportunity. Every dip we have in Steem should get the non-believers out until we have a good foundation. I believe those who stick it out with this platform will be rewarded in the long run and in the cryptocurrency world, the "long run" is relatively short! It wasn't long ago that bitcoin was at $1. That was in 2011. Just six years ago.
People should see Steem as a vehicle to learn more about cryptocurrencies and a "long term" vehicle to position themselves in a niche while it's still early.
I agree. If STEEM was easy then it would just pick up passengers. The fact there is a whole world of the unknown makes it still in pioneering mode.
The early adopters should be rewarded for taking a shot in the dark.
By the road not being easy, it forces me to find my own way.