In a Steem world where there isn't any leadership each person is left to understand "What is Steem About?" on their own.

Each member of the community is influenced by how they heard about Steem, what they perceived when they read the White Paper or other articles, who they speak to, what they read, and what they value and/or produce.  Some will constantly update their view while watching how things are developing, while others will hold on to their original view and try to work with others to create that view.  I don't think there is a "Right Way" to approach the Steem economy.

Things it might be:

• Social Media
• Blogging Platform
• A Gift Economy
• An Education Platform
• A censorship resistant place to store information
• A distribution mechanism for Steem
• An Investment
• A cryptocurrency discussion platform
• A reddit style discussion platform
• Launching pad for Artists
• An experiment in a decentralised communities

I could go on, but as you can see there are many ways to view the platform and many will argue their view is the real vision.   Personally, I think it can many things to many people.

Frankly, you are getting in the way of me achieving my view of Steem

My current view is we are building an economy fueled on Steem.  I came here for a private version of Social Media where I might also earn a couple of bucks, and I got so much more.

I work in Healthcare Technology, and I have to be careful what I say about the healthcare system any place that my name is attached to my writing.  I thought I would write a lot about that topic.  Yet, I haven't written about it at all and I find I am not interested in writing about it either.

Immediately I got caught up in the experiment of watching a bunch of people with a lot of different agendas trying to figure out how to move this project forward without Centralised Authority.  It is a pretty interesting thing to me, but I have always been interesting in watching human behavior.  I think at this point I feel invested in the Experiment as much as I am invested in the platform itself.

On this day, nothing seems clear to me.  Most days I see the process developing in the debates, fights, commentary on "How things Should Be".

Today, I feel annoyed at your vision (whatever that might be)

My experience says that what I am noticing has more to do with my mood and lack of clarity than the discussions taking place.

Hit me while I am weak.

I've decided to consider everyone else's views today as though I just found Steem and am trying to understand what is happening here.

Just for fun:

Convince me that your vision of Steem is the way to go, make a post or place it in comments.

Describe your perfect vision of Steem.  Sell me why that is the "Right Vision".

This is a fun exercise for those who want to clarify their view or promote the vision they hold.  

Sometimes it is nice to have a "Topic" to write about.

I will be sending someone $10 SBDs as a reward for your efforts, a day or two after this post closes.

It's just for fun and to give us both something to write about and spread some Steem around.

@whatsup