This is a topic I have some quite strong opinions on and maybe not everyone will like what I have to say.. but I'll say it anyway.

You need to invest some FIAT if you want to make an impact. Yes, you will get some attention on the weight of your content, just look at Hive account@wilnonis, he's someone I give votes too and has not invested any STEEM yet.

He's also attracted Hive account@curie in the past as well as some big hitters like Hive account@acidyo and Hive account@blocktrades.

Most new people give up and it is a real problem but since I have joined Steemit I have earned just 2400 STEEM or so.

.....and its going to get worse as time advances. The guys who joined early got a lot more STEEM and could attain dolphin level without investing anything at all. Is it going to happen today without any investment?

You tell me. So yes, Im all for giving votes to some of the smaller guys but they need to put their hands in their pockets if they ever want to become dolphins.

£100 will get you around 380 STEEM, £200 will gain you Minnowhood. Is it really that much money for a great investment?

STEEM is 34c each. Think about it when it reaches $2 again. I was a late starter on Steemit and have dug deep to get where I am.

You need to show some commitment if you want to be taken seriously. The days where you can become a dolphin by just producing content are gone.