This is still, for now, a very small ecosystem and we have until recently had a rather static group of thought leaders.
Ups and downs, complete with their echo chambers, are normal in such small cultures.
Most important right now, especially for those who seem stuck in those echo chambers, is to rip one(self) out of that perspective and start seeing the good and new again.
With relation to Steem because otherwise the unexpected will definitely sneak upon one. With relation to life because it is the good thing to do and also prevents burn out, the last thing a (online) creator wants.
Nothing is perfect. As long as we don’t get addicted to the Kool Aid. Being able to take a step back and analyse is important, every coin has two sides.
Interesting times.
There is something more too. If you look at new things you will always see three generations:
- The early pioneers. First 6 months participants.
- Those who make the place popular/a mainstay. Next 18 months
- Mainstream. After two years.
You can see those different crews in pretty much any trend, even in bar crews, both among the team and guests btw. Internet communities have a similar cycle (altho growth to genuine mainstream traffic takes often another 2-3 years, but the population has changed already.
Steem is now approaching the third cycle. It’s somehow interestingly coincidental that that collided with EOS being pretty much ready.
You bring up some really interesting points and some things I need to consider as well.
I was going to talk about EOS, but I didn't want to trigger everyone too badly. lol
Here is my take... EOS right now is an idea, people never build problems into their ideas, so EOS will be first a disappointment. We will be hitting our stride as they are finding their problems. After that things could get dicey, but I not interested in turning much attention on EOS right away. I will be very grateful for the competition factor though.