Jep. Get your point, Charlie.
Yet its just like in "real life" - some people are more influential than others.

Friends told me about Steem and its exciting dynamics.
And the first thing they told me is never to do anything for the dollars.
They are like whales, the real ones and believe me I saw a couple of them out there.
Always nice to see them, glad to get some attention for them. Better not to get into trouble with them.
But you can only expect to get close when you are in some hotspot they are interested in.