On an ending note, is it worth to invest some fiat and/or your time into Steem even if it goes nowhere? Yes

I agree. I would have probably used mine at the casino. Maybe Steem is like a really slow roulette table and I'm playing the outside.

Starting again has it's appeal. I have created a few accounts for people who just disappear, they may come back if it gets exciting.

I do hope support is divided between newcomers and existing people, noobs deserve a chance. We are good at finding cheats. More support exists than ever. Also, if steem booms the amount of people who made money will be encouraging.