Hey @mindszai
I think that's the key. Focusing on producing and commenting on quality will eventually bring it's rewards. Whether that be Rep, followers, upvotes, Steem or pride in building something.
I do wonder if there is a kind of initiation or test to see if you will stay the course by monitoring you but not replying just yet. I can imagine that some of the older Steemians see a lot of people come and go so choose to wait a while. Just a theory!
Cheers, Gaz.
Yes, I've had those same thoughts myself. This is a platform with opportunity if you stay the course and put in the work. Too many people get into things with the mindset of instant gratification and those burn out quickly
It's funny really but I joined Steemit because my dad bought some Steem and we needed the wallet. My expectations were low but my enthusiasm has rapidly increased.
I guess some/a lot of people join Steemit with high expectations for the finances and see posts making a huge amount of money and see $$$ signs! Then proceed to post something of dubious quality and receive little to no cash, then quit!
Oh well. :L