This is really an eye opener for newbies like my friends.Lol..

The constant awareness we have gradually create on here by means of our steemit posts and on social media etc is leaving lingering marks and over time, people are beginning to establish within their minds that steemit isn't a hype and they will flock in.

One way or the other this platform would need features like mutual friendship suggestions because family members will be on steemit and not even know.