Thanks for this post, and ironic as I finished posting my three month post before checking my feed and finding this. A couple observations.
1- You post unique experiences, often coupled with knowledge that is more than just surface decoration. I look forward to your posts more than most on my feed, so for anyone reading this remember this isn't a race against others. Don't get discouraged if it takes longer to reach this point. *stepping in front of my account to conceal it from comparison as I laugh nervously.
2- You have an analytical mind (which is part of your draw for me) so I love these posts where you share how you get where you are at. Some of the steps I don't feel comfortable taking (yet), but some I have and appreciate your sharing the knowledge. Thank you for nudging me to participate in the #payitforward challenge. I am still trying to figure Qurator out, but it is proving my mind is not as sharp as it once was at the moment.
I will be curious to read what you have to say about the resteem services that are not negative. I can't imagine many eyes from that as I myself have quit following some who resteem to much. Given that these services appear to resteem anything for the money it feels like their wall would look similar to trending, lol.
I can always count on you for the most well thought out, reasoned and balanced comments. It is ironic that both of us were writing similar posts at the very same time (for those reading this, it was not planned).
Going backward -
I have some detailed analysis of how much benefit I get from resteem services and which provide me the best benefit. I will show my reasoning in the post, I promise.
I'm glad you enjoy the analytical because for many of my friends, it drives them absolutely crazy (often they suffer from "feel goodism"). I truly believe there can be a balance between the practical and self-beneficial AND the helping of others in an altruistic fashion. It's my belief and some would disagree, but my mind doesn't work the same as others. That maybe good or bad, the jury is still out. Luckily, my wife loves me regardless. ;)
I try to post what I think is interesting and why I find it interesting. Some people like it such as you and I tend to like those people. Funny how that works.
Thanks again and I truly loved your post. Read it before I came over here to do responses. I do appreciate your support and comments.