Actually, when it comes down to Splinterlands, I'm in an overall profit even if everything would go down to zero (I don't see the investment of blogging earnings as bringing in outside money)

I was also around in the old days when things were going badly but I used those to accumulate cards which I delegated to players who signed up with my link way before even the Untamed days. In those days the game was much more simple, required less time investment and I had the belief that everything could go up. By now though, the game has become way more complicated, and time intensive while I just lack the belief that fundamental improvements will be made (even though I hope that I'm wrong).

All I can see now is a temporary hype and pump which allows new and old players to overlook the fundamental issues. It's sad because I really liked Splinterlands for many years and had good hopes for it.