Does anyone knows what is happening with Steem, I had, like 7 firiends who tried to create an account and is imposible.

They are still waiting for more than 2 months, I know that you can create it on Anon Steem, but my question is:

Steemit stoped to be free?

Anon Steem is reliable?

I do not know what to do, I really love Steemit and want to involve more people into it. I really hope some one can give us some light