You joined the same month and year as me, that is .. a long time ago. Things were better, and yet worse in March 2018.

It's a long story.., but I see you are really new.. so welcome and please read this.. I made it for the likes of newbies so you don't make mistakes from day one.

https://steemit.com/steem/@slobberchops/the-non-definitive-newbie-survival-guide-to-the-steem-blockchain