Yes you are right, Steemit continues to grow and new minnows appear daily. People go here because they see prospects. The prospects for becoming smarter, the prospects for being heard, the prospects for growth and, most importantly, being part of a growing family.
We are becoming more and soon the middle class will become the driving force. Helping each other, we help the whole community.
Blogs are the foundation of this social network. To be heard is what the majority needs.