I am on Steemit because I enjoy getting my crypto news on a social site that is open to all and not part of the establishment like Youtube. When advertisers control the content it is time to move to another free and open site. Payment for my blogs and comments I see as a thank you but don't do it for that reason. If payment was my only reason I would surely be doing something else. Never run after money let it come to you while doing something you enjoy.