@captaincanary, I agree the Steemit is not just about the money.
BUT when you monetize a platform, the users hope to receive an ongoing benefit for the time and effort invested.
Because of the 7 day limit, Steemit can not be an ongoing passive stream of income. If you are not actively creating, commenting, or curating then you will not earn.
The income you are receiving from other platforms still have a passive element to them - which is something that I am working towards.
Spot on