Yes that is disappointing. I know one guy who disappears for months and then steem comes up and he magically has free time. I just roll my eyes. If one doesn't build and maintain a community, he will be left out in the cold when the price goes up. But I understand for some ... it can be a little disheartening when you put your heart into creating a post and no one sees it. And we still don't have our view counts back and so you don't have an indication of off platform traffic.

I look at these lulls as a chance to get to know more consistence steemers ... the platform clears out a little and it is easier to get seen and build stronger connections. My SP keeps growing, although admittedly slower but you gotta keep going:) The more SP you have saved up for the good times, the better the good times will be.