Thank you! I really don't know what to think anymore about how the system works. It has it's flaws for sure. There are a several whales who I see all over the place that seem really great and try to help those who are smaller. But there are also those who love the down vote button. For me, my methodology coming in was to be as social as possible to let people know I'm reading and a bit about me. Making connections and participating in the community makes a huge difference in the long run. I don't always have whales supporting my posts but I do have good friends who stop by and read and upvote.