You got some good points about engagement. The funny thing I see at some steemians (without any opinion or acusing) is that they treat Steemit way different than other social media platforms. With Steemit it's like some people just sit back and wait for others to vote, comment or whatever. But that is far from being social in my opinion (gosh...I do give my opinion;) ) It's just like FB or insta, you read, reply, bond, because you that's were the social aspect is all about. The thing with Steemit is that it even can be worth something so focus is often on rewards than on the commitment and engagement, from with I believe trueley, rewards are comming automaticly, as long as your commited and true to the platform and your 'steemit friends' :)