Thanks @crokkon

As you know, the results of some analysis can be a bit under-whelming, and I feel it's partly true here.

However, there is a noticeable different in engagement (based on these metrics) between the 'free' steemit account creations and the paid routes. A plan for the account, or the simple fact it has been bought could well be the likely reasons.

@yabapmatt has suggested some additional work on how well these accounts are growing, and I suspect that it is again the purchased accounts (possibly fueled by a vote from an existing alt.) will win the day again.

Cheers!