@tarazkp, It is true that you will get criticisms from some bloggers who find your comments on the platform to be deliberately targeted at their own interests. It is also possible that there might be a backlash from those who feel injured by your attempts at drawing attention to issues on the platform. It is expected because most humans do not like to be told that they are wrong. They mostly interprete it to mean that they are dumb or clueless.
As to your support, except you have changed your theme, your focus, your opinions over time, I doubt if any would be leaving you. I know I won't because I enjoy your posts. I enjoy the way you present your ideas and how you find ways to put complex issues across in a simple manner. Whatever support you have comes mostly from the content you create, I believe, not from your friendly disposition or your handsomeness. This means that as long as you are doing what you are doing, you will not lack support.
Despite the way things may look or seem, there are people who value your opinions, who see eye to eye with you, who do not agree with you but love how you write. These people will support you. They might not be much but they are there.
You have played a definite role in my progress here on steemit, your support has been one of the best things here on steemit. I don't know any whale. I have not had any interaction with one but I know you and because of you I have learnt to count the pennies instead of pursuing the pounds. I know it is slow going, but I am happy at the support I have now.
Do not give any part of yourself away and if you are forced to do so, do not give it cheaply. Make sure they bleed for it. Always be yourself, deliver your content, do your best and leave the rest. Do have a splendid night.
The twist of the knife...
I do understand I have support here but I would never want someone supporting me to come under fire either or lose any of their potential. I would rather stop posting all together than risk other's future.