Many who earned in the past cashed out, which is fine but it doesn't really help them support others.

Clears throat... Me being among them. You see, those of us that were brought here by the Jerry Banfield's wave came knowing that this was an earning opportunity. Whatever little one gathered was meant to be processed fast by whomever their trusted to their local currency! And very 'kindly' we were introduced to @blocktrades and the rest :D

It was never about the community or what can be achieved if one held on to their Steem or SBDs. We came to earn and peanuts we earned! Smh.