Hi @fucho80. There is a lot of money and time invested here in steemit which can helps the platform to keep floating on the sea.
I think this is a like a cocktail of some business centralization and decentralized content generation
First part of the cocktail is steemit Inc. Which obviously has the right to make money based on their business decisions. They are not obligated to take our suggestions.
Second part of the cocktail are the users who create content. They are free to choose whether they want to be part of steemit business model or not, even if they do not know how this system works.
Basically the cocktail could end in a toxic drink if both ingredients won't mix properly.
However, I think there is room to make some money creating content. Steemit is not only about STEEM but also other cryptos or even Fiat money.
Steemit can also be another sales channel. For example, I can have a Facebook page of my small store and also a blog in steemit about my store. Well, just and idea but blockchain could bring creative solutions for traditional businesses.
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