I can't answer the OP question, I never had a pro profile and been not using Artstation for quite a while, but I've been also wondering if Artstation - not even pro, just a regular account - is worth the hassle nowadays. I was already around when it was created to fill the void left by CGHub. I was very green but already…
If you're looking for work there is definitely more benefit in posting on linkedin and highlighting an artstation portfolio among your connections than hoping for artists on artstation to come across your profile and add a like or comment. In that sense it does help to have a more focused supporter base relevant to work…
Advice: If one has the means, make their own "popular art site" do that boot all the nft people the a.i. scripts/bots and promoters. reprimand your mods or anyone with powers to abuse users who frequent and actually apply themselves to the community at large that is dwindling. (as in check them for stalker like vibes…