I agree 100% with everything you've said. For the long term, steady organic growth is much more crucial than "going viral". Loyal Steemians will continue to slowly gather and learn how the platform works and how to positively contribute to the experience. While phases of people rushing to signup, possibly urged on by rapid price increases, are just noise. Most of these people will disappear along with the crowd that accompanied them when they fear the fad is dying out, and they'll move on to the next "big thing". Of course Steem is more than a fad, it's unique in so many ways beyond most other blockchain-centric technologies, but most of these people are in it for a quick buck, and don't take the time to learn what Steemit truly offers.