Yep, we're in a bit of a rough patch here at the moment. I've dialed back my usage a bit due to the frustration. But it's got to get fixed eventually. In the meantime, there are other ways to access the same steem blockchain. busy.org seems to be the most popular but I haven't tried it yet. I just keep hoping everyday that this is the day things are back to smooth sailing. I've been here since almost the beginning and I'm not going anywhere. It's a rollercoaster for sure, but that's the thrill. :)