I don't think the reward system here at steemit works the way you described in your post above. What I do think is that the reward system is based on content, and popularity. Creating content that is enjoyable to fellow users here would likely be more conducive than to assume that you could post anything (or copy and paste other people's work which will likely be downvoted and flagged for plagiarism) and still be rewarded. Maybe I'm wrong, and if I am then someone please clarify things for me, or expand on my sentiments. Thanks.