Yep, you got it spot on. I started mining in a large part after having some experience running a Steem Witness. I made a mistake to not continue to run my witnesses but I don't think it is that important. I was making what at current prices is about worth $5/day, and on top of that about $1.50/day on curation rewards. I actually almost am paying my rent on this! I just don't want to continue to mince with the establishment of Steem anymore. They have shown utter disinterest in what has proven over and over again to be correct insights from me about what is happening and why. shrug I'll just build the Dawn Network and who cares about who is wrong. Let the market decide :)