I agree with you wholeheartedly; as a content creator, I also had the emotional ups and downs; it really felt like a roller coaster sometimes.  Given that the majority of users are in the U.S. and many have day jobs, maybe evening postings garner more attention?  It could be time of day, content quality, or just luck of being out there at the right time (without getting too scientific). But one thing is for sure. Persistence is key, and  will get us through. As you said, let's Steem on!  (and hey, I haven't forgotten about your scientific research on Steem price analysis  ;-))