This is so true, when i joined this platform, i was told that steemit would help me develop some skills i never thought i had, especially my wirting skill and even get rewards for any beautiful and creative post i create, i was so eager to explore the world of steemit.

Alas, it was not what i bargained for. I also get rewards of few cents on my personal writeup and next to nothing for comments i make. As i have noticed that it is only @surpassinggoogle and @onequality that upvote your hardwork (my sister is a witness @abeem90)

Like you earlier mentioned, you can't force anyone to upvote you or comment on your post, however, doing so would be like an encouragement to newbies like us.

I also align myself with your thought that steemit has become a tool for making the rich-richer and the minnows just stare at their wallets.

I therefore urge our BIG WHALES to encourage us especially the hardwork we put into our posts.

Thanks @baboyed1000 for raising this important issue.