The follow function is currently here, and I always do my best to direct people to it after posting content that I think is valuable. I agree that a core feature of social networking and value creation lies in making connections and maintaining them.

Steemit has all the tools to be a rewarding experience, with skinner box dynamics in the form of upvotes garnering you money and the hype that comes with them. I'm positive that once we pick up STEEM (heh) on the creation of UI improvements and push notification support, this platform will be the network that just keeps on giving.