Why bother creating if you do not see value in it. Steemit promotes the idea that work appreciated by others will get a reward. However, success on this platform and other content sites comes from those who truely believe and care about the work they do. Audiences are very attuned to knowing if real grit and sweat has been put into a piece of work. This appreciation leads to more reward. If you see value, others will too (not everyone, but there'll always be a niche).