It takes time to build a following and often, a lot of time. Effort is assumed. The atrition rate is so high because many people who wind up here haven't the foggiest in what it takes at other places.

I am not a reddit user but I remember @acidyo saying about all of the work it took him to be part of that community and, that was for no monetary reward. In my opinion, it is people like him who have an understanding of the consistency it takes and that isn't just in the 'posting' arena.