Did a little reading about Netcoin, apparently they operate Crypto ATM in Canada and US... Well, at least it's not that useless.. I highly doubt crypto ATM is that impactful in a first world country though.. They pretty much service only the poor, which we will find more in third world countries (like Malaysia or Nigeria). Baby steps i guess.

As for what you said, Sadly that is true about the community.. Or perhaps it's a demonstration of the 1% rule. Even in a platform where people are paid to take part, the age old law is unbroken.

Steem really is the microcosm of the real world.. Do shit, get micro famous, get money. Or create super awesome shit. People who complain about lack of upvotes to their lunch pictures are missing the whole point.