I knew you'd respond, I was interested to hear what you'd say on the topic!
I don't think we need to beat ourselves up about lack of engagement, rather it's just a 'functional necessity' - people aren't inclined to comment because it's just exhausting!
It's just impossible to do that much of it, especially when you have to maintain a life outside.
BTW - I don't generally comment on permaculture things ATM as I'm hopefully heading that way myself next few months, but not 'in it' yet, don't want to jinx it!
I save most of my commentary for 'steemit issues' like this one. Bizarrely enough I sometimes prefer commenting on other people's posts rather than responding to comments on my own.
Also, there's a place for bants too.