I think I've said it before, your posts are part of the very few I actually look forward to and enjoy reading. You're so down to earth, and the way you write reflects a calm and wise personality. There will always be "haters", but, like one steemian commented, that reflects how they feel about themselves. We can't be discouraged by that behavior. It's easier said than done, because I myself have been inactive on Steemit for awhile because of things I find discouraging, but I would really love to succeed on steemit, I believe it can be a great community to be a part of.
I hope you keep doing what you're doing.