Really appreciate you reaching out.
No, I have not given up on Steemit....I'll be here till it's not here.
I actually will be getting around to being active on here again within the next couple weeks, at which point I will go into detail as to why I've been missing.
Super quick rundown...holidays, kids, found out my heart was in iffy shape, had a baby and my wife almost died...things are almost back to normal though.