Depends what corner of Steem you hang out on. In my neck of the woods, it's pretty dandy, we have fun with @yourtop3 monthly contest where we ask the steem community what their favourite (or least favourite) things are about a certain topic.
As for there being no fun or contests from some of the comments - you guys and girls need to check this post out from pennsif, there's a list of about 40 contests on there.
Too much negativity around here to be honest!