I have a forum to influence people. Every day I am interacting with people I have the opportunity to pass on and encourage positive behavior.
The most effective tool I have is my own behavior, and that starts with how I think of others.
First, I acknowledge to myself their inherent value as human beings, regardless of current behavior.
Secondly, if I have the chance to interact personally with them, I empower them while challenging unacceptable behavior.
This is certainly a small forum, but it is the forum available to me, and I use it every day. Rarely do I get to see instant change, but real change isn't instant.
My own life is filled with areas of gray. I cannot live a perfect life. I can't expect perfection from others either. But I can make positive changes in my own behavior and attitudes, which influences true growth in others.
Your SteemIt posting has had this same kind of effect on me. Maybe not as big an effect on the world as you would like to have, but you do impact.
Thanks for the knowledge and education you share.