I like it. To be fair I think that the majority of us realize that right now is just the building phase of something bigger. You can't build a mansion without laying a solid foundation first. People complaining about price and everything that is wrong right now don't have the best intentions for the blockchain. What we need are ideas and solutions to these issues.
It's great to see how many people have taken that initiative themselves to create applications, algorithms and communities with the intention of creating something in the future.
It won't be easy and it won't be quick but a lot of us believe in what is being created right now. There is enough reason to be positive and hopefully other people will see the possibilities of STEEM and blockchain technology in general as it becomes more accessible to the general public.
Price is really only relevant when selling., Holders don't worry too much although, it does effect the SBD payouts too but again, only for sellers of SBD. Vests are vests.
The time it takes for blockchain to really take off might be 10 years but on the way there, there is going to be a lot of opportunity.
That's why it's all about the gains for me. I've no intention of selling what i have as long as i believe in the direction that the blockchain is going in. My main aim is to accumulate as much STEEM as I can while the blockchain is quiet and hopefully gain more influence along the way. I'm here for the long haul and am mostly just curious as to what form it will have taken in 5 years time.
People often increase the percentage of their votes at these times which is good as the vests draw on the Steem. Those who are putting in effort generally earn more steem at these times.
I've noticed it a lot more since the last hardfork alright. Since there has been less activity on the blockchain it has been easier to get noticed and to earn more sp. I was making small gains along the way but in the past month or so it has gotten a bit easier.
What i want to do now is build up a bigger circle since it has gotten that bit quieter and it is getting harder to find and engage with active members of the site. Trying to find and attract those people will be a goal of mine over the next few months as i grow my account.