I did notice less post as well... I also get what you are saying, it unbalanced curation and posting in more ways than one. Since I actually do do it for the fun and not the money( oh no she said it anyway hahahaha), I just keep doing my thing regardless of the recent forked up curation situation. And yes I post on Fakebook for free and participate in the many photo related pages too because I can(this place is still way better but all my friends are still in that other old dusty place).
I def agree that poo-pooing on someone's over/under expsosed, saturated whatever image. Its their art and that's how they want to present it. Anyone that doesn't like it doesn't have to look at it if it hurts their eyes/brain.
RE: Less Posts, More Curation?