I think the key with Steem has always to engage with people on the platform itself, and try to make deeper connections.
Whatever happens, your keys are yours and no one else’s. I like to think of my Steem account as a business where I control everything I do.
Never quit. While Steem isn’t perfect, you’re making a name for yourself and a brand and getting paid to do it. Steem is still very very young and will get better over time.