I think the fad on Steemit is fading. I have my fair share of fun here but I think it is time to move on. Steem seems like an idea that would fail eventually. Why do I say that? Look at the value of Steem, it has dropped so much which means a lot of big holders of Steem are actually selling when the price is high. Without these big account holder support, it is easy to see Steem heading the direction similar to dogecoin.
The average earnings by most users are close to nothing. If you are here for the money, stop wasting your time. However the interesting thing is that there are friends to be made here. So at least an area that I find worthy of my time spent here.