I joined Steemit in June. (This is my second account. I discuss this here.)

For two long months, I tried different posts to see what kind of content drew the upvotes. I decided, though, that I was in it for the long haul and that I was going to figure it out. I finally carved out a niche writing detailed tutorials about things I know; however, I was missing being able to write more spontaneous content. So, here I am.

Steemit is not without flaws. You must consider that it is still really new...barely over a year old, I think. We are freaking pioneers.

I am an advocate of Steemit is what you make it. People who tell you to follow whales, comment on their posts, and basically kiss ass are idiots. You should follow people that interest you. You should comment when you feel you have something to lend to the conversation. Anything else is fake.

We are all here because the monetary incentives are compelling. Our secondary reason should drive our content. The community here is unique. People are kind and helpful rather than nasty like you might see on Reddit or in the comments on YouTube. Being nasty doesn't pay.

I am here to write. Period. Paragraph.

I'm going to write regardless. If I never make another cent and no one ever reads another word, I'm still going to write. I can do it on my own website and never see a comment or any engagement at all, or I can do it on Steemit and make a few cents in the process...maybe even a few dollars.

It's easy to pick out the flaws, but what you want to do is pick your schtick. What's your "thing"? If you have multiple things, which one gets the best response on Steemit? Do that...a lot. More than likely, 20% of what you post is going to make up 80% of your revenue. It's just the lay of the land in this millennial world.

I hope you won't abandon the effort.