I turned my back on most of the crypto scene months ago, because I don't like how it's all about short term profits for gamblers and deceivers on the back of those working hard to provide value.
Steem made me come back, and even start working on new projects utilizing it. There's never been a project with more potential to break out of our small sphere and make blockchain technology useful for everyone.
Rewarding contributors, the elimination of transaction fees, the community interaction of the team behind steemit - those are just three factors out of many which make me believe in the future of Steem.
The negative posts here just strengthen my opinion, this won't be gamed by those looking for short-term profits. It's a project that will change the world, and now is a great time to get involved shaping the future.