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People don't like having uneven voting weights. They prefer to be equal. Also, Minds started around the same time as Steemit, yet is three times the size. This is inspite the fact they don't earn on Minds Yet.

Also, Steemit runs like crony capitalism, which few like. Sola just came out this year and already has over 100, 000 unique users from google playstore alone. Steemit just hit 1 mill after over two years?

I created 3 accounts on Steemit and most users have multiple accounts, so at best half the accounts are unique, but you and I both know it's less.

Steemit simply isnt drawing the masses, not keeping the majority they do draw and morale over bots and value is very low...

If you think the average user has a positive opinion of Steemit, then you don't understand the system. Negativity is frowned upon. I could keep going, but feel this is enough, @digitalfirehose

Sola is more like Instagram than Steemit.

https://steemit.com/sola/@misslasvegas/what-steemit-is-for-facebook-sola-can-be-for-instagram-trouble?sort=votes

And yes, there are some problems with Steemit, but I'm finding that the community can deal with them. I just joined @thesteemengine a few days ago, and already, I'm seeing measurable improvement in my earnings. No longer am I groping in the dark for to gain visibility. The Steem Engine has given me a new hope for my work here on Steemit.

As to your cronyism concerns...I may have just the thing for you:

https://steemit.com/steem-help/@luzcypher/the-most-valuable-steemit-post-begins-in-your-head-tips-to-mazimize-your-social-currency-on-steemit

Steemit is a gift economy, first and foremost. While there are concerns about quality to be sure, it is the community that matters.

Write on.

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