Well I am one of those tiny accounts looking to grow. I am also probably one of the nerds on a desktop ;) I have learned to use the Steemit site but am always on the lookout for a boost to account growth.
That leader board perks up my competitive interest.
Thanks for the info.
BTW Asher really does have an army of minions. He sends us out each week to type our fingers off in striving to reach the top of his charts. Just proves ranking among peers can be a huge motivating factor.