you've raised so many valid points about the state of contests on Steemit and the lack of genuine engagement. I couldn't agree more about the repetition, boring topics, and emphasis on 'engagement' over quality content.

It's refreshing to see someone speak their mind and call out the flaws in the system. Your suggestion to focus on promoting what writers are proud of and encouraging creativity is spot on.

I also appreciate your honesty about not wanting to join SEC contests again due to the lack of personal growth and kindness.

Let's hope your comment sparks some much-needed changes and inspires others to speak up and strive for better content.