Thanks for your input @cryptoandcoffee. I really was originally drawn to SteemIt because I have a number of outstanding book ideas I think I could promote here should I ever finish writing them, and the thought of user-driven economy for rewards and incentivization is exciting!

I do very much want to be a part of the community, and I see where my shortsightedness and ignorance caused me to have a disconnect. I am sorry for that.