Hello STEEMERS!  Let me offer you a few thoughts! 

Thinking out loud

 Our community is growing rapidly.  New people come in. The space is changing.  We become wiser. Communication becomes more open and sincere. Why?

I see two main reasons: 

1. Author rewards
2.  Reputation

Author rewards

We get real money for posts. Money for the purchase of real values. We solve real financial challenges in the virtual world. This inspires us. It inspires me!

 Honest bloggers use their creativity. As much as possible! This becomes possible when man comes into tight contact with the subconscious. It is the cradle of ideas and images. 

 The society encourages openness and honesty. The bloggers clear their motivation. So the success comes. For many people . 

 Reputation

 Communication on the platform is protected from trolling. 

Now we have a reputation indicator. Thanks for it!

The community encourages the identification.

Everyone is responsible for posts and comments.

Just as in a real life.

The actions of each member of the community are completely transparent.

The ideas inspired me
And here, too.

The motivation to invest time and money

Steemit allows you to earn money(free time) in exchange for a smaller portion.

Here is the opinion that inspired me

Steemit absorbed all the best from Bitcoin and Etherium. And at the same time, Steemit created something new.

Read more about it here

Crowdfunding. Help to real people. Now the community can do it.

For example

Thanks to all who created and developed this project. Thanks to all of you guys!

Now

Much is being done to attract people to the project. We engage their time.
In my opinion, we need to attract their money too.

This post

opens the topic of long-term investments. In this topic I invite the community to Express his opinion. I also offer support to large and medium-sized investors who will make posts in this thread. #longterminvestments

And what about me?

For starters, I'm going to invest in the project an amount equal to the remuneration for the post.
Or rather half of it. The amount of Author rewards in Steem Power.

And what will happen to Steem dollars?

I will divide the amount into four parts. Three voices with the biggest weight will get 3/4 in equal parts.
1/4 For the most constructive comment.(But it may not be the same who have already received the award for voice.) Everyone can check the objectivity of the decision
here

WTF?

Why can't you invest quietly like the rest?
I got it! You want attention and money!
Yes. I don't wanna hide that I need the support of the community. I want to be heard. To be understood. Like any of us.
But. I also want to give new people an example of determination. I want to show my trust to the community.

I wish you good luck and prosperity!

Alex