I couldn't agree more. I toiled on instagram for years to build a following and hopefully generate business and a possible income for my passion. But like facebook, it has changed into a money making platform for the companies that run them. I became disillusioned with facebook when they started to throttle everyone's reach and made you start to pay just so your followers can see your content!

Now I've discovered Steemit I am much happier. Starting over here is a bit daunting but I feel here at least I am making progress and I am heading in a positive direction, not to mention the engagement here is much higher and so much more positive. I've barely looked at instagram since I discovered this place!