@jga Muchas gracias!! I know I am 8 months late but I want to give credit where credit due. Your post explained so clearly how the payout works in steemit and after going through all the mathematical steps and formulas I have gained a much clearer picture about this platform. Your post should be recommended to every newbie! Too bad its just 9STU, I think it's highly undervalued! I have followed you, looking forward to more great works by you =)