But Steemit had become a joke with all the bid bots and downvoting wars. Hive is a much friendlier place altogether and I do love the engagement.

Yep, that's it exactly, in a way the takeover thing probably helped to create what we have now, which is far more open, inclusive and rewarding of good quality content. Those bloody bid bots...

Well done you! I joined in May 2017 and was very active, posting most days.

Wow, you were very early indeed and thanks for the best wishes.

Happily I can speed read so I manage to get through quite a lot

Very handy skill to have, I can do it to a certain extent as well.