You're lucky cause you can power up $0.2 when i started 5 months ago, i takes time.
And also I agree with you what you said that: -The feeling that people are being nice just to make more money and aren’t actually reading/viewing your stuff. (Not saying everyone does this, but it can be a possibility)
I'm not sure about this. In my opinion, i do upvoted only my favourite and the post that i likes. Wish you enjoy and make more friends. Good Luck Dear.
Sorry for My English writing.
Steem is going up and I'm getting less now haha, I wish I would of came when Steem = $1US.
And you are genuine and I can tell from a mile away, thank you for everything!