Hey Brian. I've followed you for years. Even before the name change. You are one of the few channels on youtube that I can almost always, and almost always do, thumbs up before even watching.
I understand how you might have had unrealistic expectations when you joined Steemit. I heard Jeff and James Corbett talking about Steemit and I was left with the same impression. It's just that, like people such a Ron Paul, I'm really more of a tangible currency guy so I didn't get very excited about the money part of it. What excited me was the part about Steemit not being censored. Well, I won't go there. I even went so far as to proclaim in my introductory post, and others since then that I wasn't interested in the money. And I'm not. Good thing too as it turns out.

Anyway, I get the feeling that this place is evolving. It's not without censorship and it's share of unpleasantness. But I do think I've noticed that there does seem to be a more respectful climate here. Certainly less trollish than youtube comment sections. And because dialog is what is most important to me, I plan to stick around and see how things develop.

I would like to encourage you if possible. I know the quality of your work and the depth of your commitment to liberty and the betterment of humanity. So please hang in there. Be patient and continue the quality work that you consistently produce and I'm very confident that you will be rewarded for your perseverance.
But mostly, please remember that the most important thing you are doing you likely will never know about. Everyday, whether here or on youtube. You are bringing truth to someone who may not have every had it presented in a way that they could absorb until they found you. You never know how much of an "impact" that can have.