I power up everything. I do it because it matters to me who I recognize, who I encourage and who I learn from. I joined Steemit because I decided that for the first time there was a social media platform that I felt comfortable with. The whole steem thing was a pleasant aside. Now it seems to have become the focus. There is still a ton to learn from and be entertained and moved by in genuine content. Just have to work a little harder to find it and be quick about it. Thanks for thoughtful post, hope it generates conversation.