What you list here are the same reasons I stay on this platform. I make little on my posts, although it has started kicking up and doing good lately, it is not the reason why I come here and actually, its not the bonus part like I use to think. The bonus part is the replies, the engagement with the people. I get more excited to see someone commenting on my post than I do on how much people upvote. The interaction is what is most important to me. It is what makes me feel good :)