Hey @midnightmystery there are some tips and tricks to getting more views and traction on the platform. I suggest following blogs that relate to your interests and comment your support to them. Steemit is a community built around conversation, information, and community. Contribute to those values and you will succeed here! Good luck! Also there are other platforms on steemit that you can test out @dtube @dlive @zappl @utopian-io you sound like a pretty intelligent person. With a little love and effort I can see you thriving here! It’s a new platform, in time you could be a role model for future steemians! Much love!