I am just getting started here and I have to say that I am not that impressed. Reading statements like this...

As a regular content poster, I will continue to try to provide something to the platform, even though it appears this train ride is headed for a cliff.

...make me even less so. Steem has some issues to work out or I believe it will quickly be replaced by an up-and-coming competitor.

My blog is just in its infancy, but I will continue developing it because for me it is not really about money, votes, or even interactions for that matter (although the latter would be greatly appreciated). The bot comments don't really do it for me :(

Thanks for your comments on the platform. They have been enlightening.