I feel it's normal to get downvotes back from small or new players but it's pathetic to see the counter downvotes from the big players or writers who act like they really care for steem. It happened to me 2 days ago. I hope you don't mind linking that post because such it's better to know such characters. Steem has become so discouraging for me day after day.

https://steemit.com/steem/@pennsif/the-steem-news-10-september-2019#@katteasis/pxncgm

I don't even want to write an article, post-photography from busy because it gives me a small upvote a day. there is nothing new with #newsteem. Same old story but slightly a different narration.
It's been long time since I've last engaged with you. I hope you are having nice time.