Thanks so much for the post. I joined steemit just under a month ago and when I did, I joined for exactly the reason you stated goes against the original purpose of the platform. I joined because I "heard" you could make a quick buck. At first, I watched ever YouTube video that provided all the tricks and tips to get followers, post comments to articles I barely read hoping for a high payout, etc. Over the following 3 weeks something switched and I realized that this was not simply a game to play hoping for a payout. I was a community trying to thrive and trying to provide great content now and for the future. So, I have changed, Steemit changed me and I am so glad it did. Thanks again.