on the downside, I was often out of energy to visit other people by the time I was done responding to comments left for me.

😆 I'm in the process of going through and replying to all of the comments at the moment... on and off for the last 3 hours so far!

I don't think what you say is controversial at all... Steemit will always be unfair or at very least, perceived to be unfair - especially from a purely rewards point of view. Somebody said to me a long time ago that in many ways, Steemit is a reflection of the real world.

One of my "mantra's" (for lack of a better word) is "enjoy what you have, don't be concerned by what you don't" - which makes "having a good time" so much easier because you're never left "wanting" for anything. It's very Buddhist.

I can't remember the last time I looked at the "Trending" feed but I do know that anything earning $200-$300 is down to an UPVU delegation. Ignorance is bliss 🙂

Very kind of you to do such a thorough analysis of someone's posting habits!

Thank you - I find things like this interesting and if it helps somebody else in the process, all the better.