I think you're right, it's a small platform and the more people who join the potential for more votes will surface.

I do what I can to promote Steemit and to encourage others to continue even when they're not generating top pay because I believe in the value of alternative social media networking sites that are known for being against censorship and the added incentive of rewards from writing and content.

It's a wonderful platform to start getting your feet wet with cryptocurrencies, also. I know this is how I begun really venturing into the crypto world and I have learned tons of information that I most likely would not have become aware of.