@papa-pepper is awesome. While I cannot speak for him, I find it highly doubtful that he is posting solely for the money. I'm sorry you've had a negative experience with @steemit because there are many of us out here that are NOT materialistic and enjoy creating simply for the joy of creating. Then, there are others who wish to make as much as they can. Regardless, the result is an ever-evolving body of amazing content that I, for one, am very pleased to be a part of.

I wish you well in your future endeavors but my advice to you would be to start your own business so you can control the money-flow and be the only one liable for its success or falter. You'll feel better.

Peace