Hi @the-witty-waiter, it's good to test every now and then if people are reading. I know I am not the most interesting blogger around, but I try to add value where I can. As for minergate, here is my referral link:
https://minergate.com/a/9a2d9fee680777707519c008. The GUI interface for mining is easy enough. It doesn't give the best hashes, but useability is ok. I struggled to use a cli mining program, I am not that technically savvy. The cloud there is nice for BTC and XMR - lifetime contracts (or until not profitable). I have had some for around 6 months and they have survived the decline in prices and still pay daily.

And, Thanks for your comment and re-steem, 1 SBI share on the way for you.

Have a great day,

John.