When you say Steemit is no longer the platform but OUR platform I think that's spot on. I feel closer to Steemit than anything else on the internet since a long time. During Steemfest I met people that I now consider good friends. I think that's magical and Steemit did this.
Steemit somehow reminds me of the early days of the internet when everything was still so young and new and it was a magical place to be on. I also made friends back then that I still speak to today.
All this happened before the giants IT companies took over and (admittedly) they gave us a lot but also destroyed its magic. I hope with Steemit we can take some of that magic back again and share it with a lot more people in the future.
I share your sentiments @exyle. I remember the early days of the internet, before everything was monetized...even the early days of Facebook when they didn't make you pay for outreach on business pages. I had a really loyal readership (many of them turned into friends) before they made you pay dearly for post outreach.
I hope the big difference here with Steemit is we're dealing with crypto-currency. I can see numbers of crypto enthusiasts growing exponentially and a circular economy being created as more apps are created on top of the platform but think corporations will shy away because it's crypto, at least I hope so. I hope Steemit can retain its magic. Thanks for your comment!
I really enjoy your article @ericvancewalton! Its a very inspiring article!
I love you comment @exyle! I feel the same too.
Oh and I think crypto are bettering the way we interact with corporations but also the way we interact with each other.
Thanks, @teamsteem! @exyle nailed it with his comment. Crypto is one of the most exciting things I've ever been a part of, it's going to change world as we know it. Thanks for your comment!