Yes... i think what Steemit really tries to attract is time... time people spends on platform. For that reason, people must find quality content in orden to give his time, incentives, and more filters, so people can really find cool accounts out there making something valueble for his following, thougthful comments (As you mention), nice advibe... Well, this is still on BETA, i hope many things will improve and i hope to keep finding nice and smart thougths like this!
Cheers!
Daniel.