My hope is that people don't give up even when it seems like their growth is slow, that they would look for ways to engage with community. There are so many projects and groups out there that are supporting their members and not just with curation, but also just learning everything about blockchain and so much more.
The bot situation right now is not the best. Specially because lot of them don't care where the votes land and often it isn't the best content. It takes away from those who don't use them and try to grow organically which is usually taking a lot more time and effort, but in the long run is better for you, because you build connections and your content.
Agreed. At the very least, people can use this time to learn more about how the blockchain works. My interaction with the blockchain so far has been like knowing to drive a car but not knowing the mechanics behind it. So it's a good time to read more into it.
I think one of my goals on steemit is to NOT use bots. I want to see where I'll go without using any. Thanks for the encouragement @m31! Much appreciated.