As participation on Steemit declines, comments and interactions also declines. Post that take time and effort do not receive due attention, but that's no reason to stop posting good content! This is the time to get to know the committed Steemians who are about to graduate when the next class comes in. We know that when STEEM makes it's next jump, a new wave of 25's will be coming. And the spam comments and vote begging.
It's nice to get splashed! Congrats for the refreshing upvote! @ironshield