Hi @philhughes, it's been a long time since I've read such a great piece about STEEM.

I hadn't considered these comparisons, as I don't use many other social media platforms, but the points you made seem like facts.

Over the years, STEEM has searched for and evolved into better ways to retain its users...sometimes these approaches fail 🙂 or serve their purpose for a time before being replaced by something better like what just happened few weeks ago (The community Engagement Challenge to Teaching team concept).

I am pretty sure many new things are coming in the future.

STEEM remains the best.

Regards,
ubongudofot