If we do not protect our investment it does not hold value and that is exactly why no matter how much I love Steem, I am no longer building my stake in Steem.

THe same will have to happen for SMTs and other aspects on Steem so, I am building mine :)

I'm hoping the example the Tribes are setting and the HF will get more people involved in protecting our Steem investment.

Absolutely. A few big abusers could be taken down as an example.