But I do remember suffering through that 7-cent Steem and how cool it was to have a couple of posts hit the $50-ish mark
I was fortunate I didn't realise it wasn't normal and unfortunate I didn't realise it wasn't normal.... :) I never came close to $50 posts but i got curied once for 15 dollars and that was good for me. Just think what those few dollar posts could be worth in the future :)
The powerdown is unfortunate but, if the resource is there and needed, it is what it is. I talk about the shame in powering down and selling what I think is cheap but, it also depends on life circumstance and understanding.