I bet you’re really looking forward to getting that new camera!

To be honest, if I didn’t love the fellowship so much here and the mingling amongst individuals and communities I would have been gone. Especially as one who has been around since the beginning when it was really an amazing platform before all of the wars and downvote craziness. It does seem as if the rich will be getting richer and the poorer poorer. When I first heard about the new reward system I felt it wasn’t fair to take more away from the author just to encourage more curation. I know some things are being done to try to better the economics here but I’m afraid it’s going to drive even more away.

I plan on sticking around but I am a little nervous about what these new changes will bring. I was doing just as you were back then, giving my all, spending way too much time here while neglecting other things. Now I’m only here 3 days a week, two of those days are posting days and the other one is catching up, curating and commenting. I start putting my priorities first and being here a lot less and now I don’t feel obligated or stressed about trying to post all week. I’m the type that puts a lot of effort into my posts (I try to use my own photos but sometimes I can’t shoot what’s relevant to my topic) so it takes me longer than an hour to get a post ready. So I just give the time I can here and support other Steemians when I can and keep it moving. It has actually been such a relief to step back from being here so much.

I respect whatever decision you make because you are the one putting time and effort into your post, no one else. You know how much you are willing to give of your time. I will miss seeing your beautiful photos should you decide to leave :(