That decrease in overall posts has certainly been felt. It also feels perhaps from a psychological point of where the current value of Steem is at that many are putting in less effort/time in the content they create. Since they are having to weight in the opportunity costs of what time spent here can earn verses elsewhere.

Granted there are still quite a few who understand now is the perfect time to put in the effort and keep being amazing. I just hope most of those who are still amazing can stay motivated to keep going during these times. I can see so many returning when “times are good again” and come to the realization they should have done more.