Steemit Can You Spare Some Change?

I don't understand how some posts do well and others bomb. I do not see the difference in many posts but when it comes down to views, replies, and upvotes it is something totally different.
What is it? Is it a secret handshake. Or a society like a fraternity that you have to go thru an initiation? I just do not get it.
There is this societal norm where 20% of the population gets 80% of whatever pie your slicing. This I have come to realize and accept. It seems that Steem is in that same realm. But gosh darn it. You would hope to see less of the haves and more of the have nots when the platform revolves around the members helping each other so that the platform can grow. Shouldn't it be more equitable? You have newbies florishing and others sucking wind. Some are gasping for what little is being dealt to them. I feel like those adult fast food workers with my sign out pleading my case for $15 per hour.

I know there is a learning curve to everything that is new. Maybe I just need to keep at it. But at the same time if the community evaporates because of injustice or at least a perception there of, then all you will have is an empty platform. I love the idea of Steemit. It competes with the big conglomerates such as Facebook and Youtube. I want this platform to gather strength. I believe as consumers it is best to have competition. It makes every competitor work that much harder to better their platforms. Only time will tell. Oh well, time to put down my picket sign and celebrate the new upcoming year. Happy 2018 everyone!