I think you hit the nail on the head. Small to medium size communities can and should be that middle class. We've actually seen a few pop up that are successfully rewarding their members for contribution and investment. They are absolutely self serving and insular, but that's OK, and right, in my opinion. They, the communities, keep to themselves, write, vlog, discuss the interests of that community and don't give a shit about the flags wars or other whale problems nor should they(the communities.)
I've said this before - I think communities should be the main thrust of Steemit or others interested it growing STEEM's value and holding. Not to mention they(the communities) onboard members and associates that are off chain. It's the quickest and fastest way to grow Steem organically.
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