Excellent post sir, and hit the nail on the head.

I'm powering down after 2 years, because this place is fundamentally flawed.
When you look at all the interesting people that have come and gone, it saddens me.
Greed was built into code, and it was not by accident.

I'm powering down some ( I only have small amount), and I'll keep some - because while I think there is no future for steem(it) as a platform for social media earnings - as advertised - I do think the technology offers something of great value and - from a purely selfish perspective - I want to get a return for all the hours I've put into this place.

I thank the platform for giving me the confidence to write off platform.(something I've never really done, or thought too much about, before).

The positive message you offer is commendable, but,( in my opinion) is pissing into the wind.
The very best of luck with it, though!