I have been fortunate to have support and lose support for various reasons and while it is nice to get the votes, it should never be relied on. The tendency here is to feel entitled very fast, whether it be votes or something like very high prices of sbd. When the good situation changes, many feel loss with many expecting the situation to continue, not putting any aside or powering up. Lots of the 2016ers found themselves lacking support as the ecosystem developed and got quite bitter. After having hundreds of thousands in steem rewards, many have nothing left. The good life on the grace of others only lasts so long and attention span is short. I have powered up almost all and bought more because i don't want to ever be forced into a position of reliance after squandering opportunity. You are right on the money here, don't ever get comfortable receiving support.