I have also noticed a stark drop-off starting last week. My earnings in August were 3x better than in previous months. This month started off well but my recent pieces do not seem to be receiving the same MPP for similar performance. By the way, regarding your table, the relevant data is the number of people clapping (not total claps), the number of people highlighting (not in your table), and the number of responders (not total responses).

I've been here for nearly 3 years. I didn't come to make money. I was very pleased with August and enjoyed the increase from $40 to $140 but if it reverts, so be it.