Hello @brandonscalera.
Good luck with what you are doing, but I don't think it is necessary.

Investing in the steemit platform is a plus for steemit, powering down is a minus.

Many people don't have the money to invest in steemit, that is why they started from scratch,
like me.

Am sure if many people had the money to invest in steemit, they will do that asap because it is good for steemit.

If you really don't want to use your investment on steemit, consider delegating your steem power to people so that they can help the community.

Regards @yaanivapeji.