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hey buddy i feel you on wanting more followers but honetly many people on steemit are not big fans of this follow for follow thing so your going to turn off more people than you get by using this strategy.

what are you interested in? what are you knoweldgeable about? start connecting with people in those topic areas or niches and start commenting and upvoting their stuff and you'll see growth. just be patient.

I think we all wish for upvotes and follow mate.
I shall give you both. I look forward to seeing the content you produce in the future.