Putting yourself out there is ok. You have to get attention towards your content in one way or another. Anyone who says otherwise is being prudish towards reality.

The key is to actually engage in activities other than just pushing your own posts. That's what differentiates a user who is only interested in themselves versus being a part of a community.

It's good that you recognized this rather quickly. You already understand the value of engagement and this will make you more successful on Hive! #freecompliments