Wow... The truth is that there is much certainty in what you write, I think that like everything within the good part there is a bad part and vice versa, the yin and yang and stuff. The important thing is as you say to continue contributing as an integral user, supporting those who need it, and contributing to Hive. I am relatively new but this time has helped me to see the beauty of the platform, how you can develop yourself on it, and find and do what you love.
Btw, happy birthday!!! (Delayed but it's the thought that counts)
The truth is that I like how you run everything Galen, your blog is quite genuine, quite "you" and you have projects that help people both develop and find themselves on the platform. May it be many, many more years in the blockchain, and may you keep contributing as always. 4 years is easy to say but is not at all.
PD: "I do what I want because I want to", that's the mantra to always have! Hahaha
It's all a matter of perspective. We could whine and complain about what we don't have or build on and develop what we do have. I chose the latter and decided early on that my enjoyment and reward here would be best gained from things I can proactively do and effect rather then be dependent upon people's votes, which I cannot control.
It's a marathon, not a race, and by being ourselves, adding personality and some effort, we can build something.
Thanks for your comment.