As a newbie here, I just found out about this situation just yesterday, which I happened to stumble across by accident. I did not know that as a new member that I could run out of steem and would have to power up or whatever it is that I have to do. So many untold rules, which means countless hours of trying to figure out how this place works when I thought it was a place where I could share my art and have fun. But I am finding out there are people (whales) I guess they are called that hold the shots here. It's just like real life.. the power players and little pee ons. Am I going to be a star or a nothing. Its all another big gamble.. like going to junior high all over again and wondering if I or the other new members going to be accepted into the club or not?
I have posted and have not received much attention, I have commented but with not any real connections for me. So I wonder how many other new members feel lost?
I am not bitter or upset, I just think we all come here for a reason and then we find out there is a hierachy here also? I am not positive that is what I am seeing but so far that is what I am experincing, but I could be wrong and I am keeping my fingers crossed that I just wont run out of steem because I want to stay and play with the cool kids.