I really appreciate your message and I agree that Facebook and Instagram are not alternatives, but the incentive model for Steem is basically completely f**ked. This is why so many people are ready to leave the platform. Please have a read of my detailed views on it at the post below and I'd be very happy to hear your views on it as well:

https://steemit.com/steemit/@newsandviews/why-and-how-steemit-needs-to-improve-or-face-future-competition-that-will-come-in-to-replace-it