I did maybe talk to soon than if you did, but I just hate negativity. You have to explaine yourself well, if you have been active in steemit for a few months tell people not everyone scrolls down more than two blogs at the time.
I joined steemit in a better time too I could do something a new steemian can't do anymore because of the changes. But here you can interact freely. And if you say:
And looking back when I entered and comparing it to now, it's a whole new experience...
you are so right but it is what it is.
Try to be positive and try to earn a delegation or invest.
I know Thats its a rather frustating period. it is also a bit of an atitude that is nesseccary these days.

You say: In practical terms, writing this post took almost half my RC, and each steemmonsters battle takes around 6%. Now, Imagine you had spent real life cash to play a game, joined steemit, and realise you could only play 15-20 minutes a day, and that's suposing you don't do anything else on the platform. Sounds fair?

Not fair but really reality!!
I didnt make the changes and maybe after Reading All these comments in RC things will Change untill than I would advice completely with a new attitude. I could convince but I know you do also look after the red fishes, but Being a red one as yourself Thats maybe to soon to do. I also support the @pifc and try to help the newbies but I am here longer so its easier.
I now its super hard for the newcomers with now sp, But leaving for me is No option its No Free ride. Sorry if I offended you Thats not My intention so hope to See you soon here with a New blog.