I really appreciate this post @goldendawne, because it clarifies a few things. Sometimes it becomes really hard to tell which of these many groups "offering something" on Steemit are legitimate, and which ones are not only a bit sketchy, but might actually end up hurting your overall reputation.
I like Steemit because it seems like social media with a little more "soul" than most other venues, but there also seem to be a lot of people who are dead set on misusing what seems like a great opportunity you can be part of, in an honest fashion.
Bright Blessings!
Yes there can be many that are not out for anything but to earn some sbd or steem. The ones I listed are ones I trust, have followed and felt they needed to be recognized.
It seems that no matter where you go there is going to be a few that spoil the punch; so to speak.