I don't know if they would, but even if it goes to zero that doesn't necessarily mean they'd be doing it for free - maybe just that they'd be deferring their gains. I do find it strange that's the part of my comment you want to focus on. Steem is top 3 in blockchains when it comes to use, and you're here talking about scenarios where it goes to zero and drilling down on it.
It really sounds like you're trolling, and I won't be responding further. Good luck on Steemit.
The Alexa rate has been dropping and dropping, and for a social platform that is 2 and half years old, its growth rate is abysmal, and compared to any other successful social platform, it isn't even in the same ball park as far as active users are concerned... what say you?