You should verify by reposting this on fb, then linking fb post here, or uploading a pic of yourself holding a paper with steemit and the date, if you want more upvotes.... There is a very real possibility of people trying to monetize other content creators works and reputations...
This can be done in a reply to this post or as an edit to this post.
you have to copy and paste url into post or reply body.
If you don't already use another image hosting site.
https://www.steemimg.com/

works pretty well.

That said.... Welcome to steemit! Good to have you here