I have precisely the same experience. One sixth your followers, and my income has been halved four times in the last year, usually right about the time I start earning a living wage. Which is why I am moving to my own house shortly. The way I see it, Tony, those who love you will follow. Those who are meh, well, to Henrik's point, they followed to beg followers. I don't play that game, I write professionally. This isn't a Ponzi scheme. I wish you the best of luck.