Just trying to helpful bud, not trying to get into a debate... and BTW any activity with a goal of generating revenue is a business.

"So yes I'm trying to generate STEEM (my goal is 15 per week) but I'm not investing and I'm not running a business."

I guess your definition of investing and business are different from the actual definition of these words, that can explain my confusion - thanks for clarifying.

I also disagree with many of the ways Steem is bought and sold on this platform and I also refuse to participate. I feel the main principles of the platform have been heavily corrupted. I also recognize that the majority of people do not value truth and honesty, so I really don't expect to earn much on this site. I produce quality content because that's what I came here to do. I chose this platform mainly because of the potential to boycott the others, as well as to protect my work from censorship.