@paulag thanks for finding me through my post. To filter so many accounts is such a tall order. But with determination like yours to make Steemit a better environment, I'm sure this higher goal will keep you firmly on the war-path.
Would say Unfairness is one issue in Steemit ie. whales collaborating to upvote one another in a closed community. And what's worst is the content ie. one picture that says "Good Morning" (that sort of thing).
Then again this may be the reason why Steemit has better adoption than other blockchain names. Its definitely a double edged sword. Also collaboration like above is reflective of real world economics, where certain rich only help the other rich.
But instead of leaving Steemit, users should be more motivated to better themselves, put out good content, and support others with good intents and contents. Like you mentioned "Steemit is not a get rich quick place, it’s a slow burner. If you are here to make money fast, then you are in the wrong place. But with time and effort and not giving up, you will get there in the end."
I'm fully supportive of your work. Upvoted and Followed! Cheers.
thank you for coming over. There is for sure some circle jerking going on, but there is also a different side to that too. When I started on steemit I had no SP, like most others starting off. I found some content I liked and a year later, I still like and still vote for and I am fortunate the some of these like my content and still vote for me. But now, my account is that little bit bigger, and so is theirs. My question to you is, should I stop supporting them because we have grown?
Going back to one of your possible reasons people leave Steemit "Unable to find good relevant content". We join Steemit because we believe, and we stayed on because we understand how it works and were/are able to find interesting content that we liked and upvoted (and still like and upvote).
My simple answer to your question is a deafening YES but only if their accounts are still producing interesting and relevant content that speak to you. Like you've mentioned, the mutual support and growth go way back. This may also contribute to the feeling of nostalgia that influences the way you upvote. But if those accounts are reduced to just "Good Morning" messages, then the real question is whether we allow our head or heart to vote.
I really appreciate your content and mission here on Steemit, and I believe they appeal to many you've have invited here too. So this is my head and heart that upvoted you, and will continually upvoting for as long as they speak to me.
Cheers!