Exactly! I also try to chase trending topics that I feel I know a lot about, In hope my posts will do better.

I'll check that out! I already invest in stock and peer to peer lending, I was looking for ways to diversify even more :)
I agree! Commenters need rewards besides there are some people who feel that writing a blog post would be too hard and they'd rather comment.

Yes! I've noticed all the changes have been what we have asked for! That is why I feel that even though Steemit isn't perfect it can improve with time.