When your post crossed my feed, I was hesitant to open it, having read similar headings from other people. But, I figured, "Why not take a look at it?" And when I read it, I found myself reading it intently.
You've given me a lot to think about, and you're right, content creators should provide what their readers want, but they shouldn't be held captive to it.
Like you, I'm hoping that this platform eventually becomes a reliable source of income, but that's secondary to hoping to find a good community to belong to.