I've always worked with this mindset. Like on Facebook if I see great content I'll like it doesn't matter if you are the small guy. If you are making an effort u will get my like. People play games. I see it all the time on FB. Cliques.
However here on steemit its a totally strange dynamic. Everybody is so positive, but there is also cash involve so it puts a spin on it. I'm really new only 4 days in. I barely have a grasp of the steemit inner workings. A few times today I have run out of power to vote on some posts, yet sometimes it will still let me vote. I've read things about voting power. Is that related to how much Steem power you have, like a limit. I get why this is in place but I also get why steemers would want to save there upvotes for influencers and such. It tricky here. I'm overwhelmed and struggling a bit. It can be a little daunting here. There is so much, too much to learn so the only thing to do is relax and take in a little each day I guess.
I'm not a very good writer. I'm hoping Steemit helps me become better. It's really forcing me to write a lot pushing me out of my comfort zone as I would normally avoided writing anything in the past and just post my artwork on my social platforms. Steemit has really gave me the incentive to write more and it's a good thing. Hope I made some sense here folk, haha.
I know what I am going to post as a response might sound like self publicity, but the best post I know on basics of steemit is the one I understand the most & I understand the best when I put it in my own words.
Kindly give this post a read. Maybe some of your queries will get answered! Wish you good luck on steemit.com
https://steemit.com/steemit/@nrajesh/attention-content-makers-nitty-gritties-of-steemit
I will read