Im right with you brother! Ive been on steemit for 4 days and Ive happily spent more time here than Facebook. Sure I'm minus all my friends and followers but like you Ive noticed "they" are in control and we are allowing their growth via our contribution. No more!!
Ill slowly be moving some of my friends and followers over to steemit very soon.
I love your work and I'm glad I found you.
:) followed