I don't usually quit. So I still fight for steemit. Also even if you only made $0.40 on a post... that is still more than the $0.00 somewhere else. I try to focus on the silver lining when I can. I argue with people when they act like they did on this post simply in an attempt to make change. I don't call people names, I just challenge them with as much thought as I can. I know nothing changes by doing nothing.
As to avoiding this stuff... key for you. Don't do anything derivative. Just do purely 100% original work based off of photos YOU or FAMILY took and not off of something that exists. Then there will not be much to call you out on.