Thanks for the feedback @joearnold. That brings in some clarity. Initially I guess we may need some props to get on our feet & then it is best to focus on quality. But I also believe that even without such props, it is possible to build a respectable following but it most certainly would take more time. Another point to consider is that even if we have a large following, there is no assurance that all those following us will read & curate our posts nor can we check out the posts of all those we follow? especially when the numbers are huge. I am not sure if having followers & following others serve any other purpose. or am I missing something here? As for curating other posts, I too believe manual curation is the best way to go. There is the personal touch to the whole experience.