but I am not asking for your vote, so neither should you. I write for myself.
a while back I asked Hive and facebook people to vote for my comic in a contest(outside of Hive). But I felt quite uncomfortable while doing so. And I did not win anything anyway... all in all I agree with you. Some days my manga/ gaming post earn more than others. Some people like or dislike my content. But I enjoy it so I continue making it.
Yes if you can detach yourself from expectations of reward you will feel more content.