Most of the community moved to Hive. If you want engagement and activity go there, many are cross posting.
I didn't really bother, because as you noted most of my stuff gets downvoted anyway, and I while I am not overly offended, and acknowledge the right of stakeholders to choose to do that... it has nothing to do with my content and is simply because I disagreed on ONE topic with Bernie, who is innerhive.
Hive has a lot of work to do on promotion and even just vision.
Steem isn't operating as a blockchain right now with one majority holder controlling everything.
Both projects are functional and may hold some value at some point. Regarding large holders, DPOS was compromised and I wouldn't make a life changing investment in either.
Blogging, and playing some games and staying in touch with crypto people is my main interest in following both.
As for life, it's a bit of a rough patch right now, my husband recently received a scary diagnosis and we are still working through it.
Very good to see you I always respected your opinion, and enjoyed your posts and engagement. Glad to see you around.