I don't think you have lost your way, but notice the same thing on my own LJ. Whenever I write a well thought through argument, I hardly get any comments, but I do get comments when I whine and bitch or talk about sex. Maybe it's the nature of LJ, a different nature then other blogs, for LJ is renowned for its whiny and teenage-journal-like content. I have never thought of quitting and try to write a decent post once in a while, but I notice I'm slipping too. The good posts are getting a bit scarce in between the personal yapping. I don't think you failed, dear friend, I think we failed you.

*bisous*