I agree with many of your points. I am still getting to grips with this platform and all its foibles. I agree, though, it's not a get rich quick scheme - don't know much that is. I started blogging on Wordpress for 2 reasons - I wanted to explore an other-than-professional-voice for writing - and build up a portfolio with a view to trying to get other writing gigs and perhaps earn something. Only the first happened. None of the other 2. I need to read your post again - it's been one of those days - it's been open all day and I've had a gazillion interruptions and there's a lot to absorb. I may well come back and have something else to say because this is serious food for thought.