That is great news and you deserve the support. I like that you added in this post about civility in disagreement. All in all, Steemit does tend to have quite respectful comments, even in opposition.

I think that due to your content topics, you would have probably attracted some of the worst of it but the fact that you are still here posting tells a lot about you, your passion and commitment to what you see as important.

I wish you all the best and it looks like your next 1000 aren't going to be too far away :)

Taraz