The finances got me started and certainly help to keep me plugged in, but the real sense of good content often being truly valued and supported (because, especially now, we are all on the same "team" in a real way if we are invested in the platform long-term). With the algorithms on other platform, it's become nearly impossible to get traction anymore without a lot of advertising money; here, it's been very different.

Finally, but certainly alongside the other two, is that I authentically love the people here--I think we attract misfits/creatives/think-outside-the-boxers a lot, and I'm finding a real niche community here which I love to visit every day--thoughtful people who want to find real value and offer real value.

Great post, friend! :).

Xx, Kay