The problem is, most are waiting for the benefits but are unwilling to step up and pull their weight.
This situation happens all the time, everywhere. It's just something that we're going to have to deal with, unless the rules of the world change. In the meantime, the people who don't pull their weight as much will not receive as much of a benefit in the long-run.
Patience is key, although I completely understand how the personal costs don't always seem to be worth the potential benefits of maintaining a consistent presence here. I'm still cautiously optimistic about Steemit's Future, or at least the Future of the Steem Blockchain.
$0 transaction fees is something that can not and should not be overlooked on the Steem Blockchain.
The potential to kill international bank transfers is one of the most underrated concepts. That alone can save a large company millions per year.