I've said it before and I'll continue to say it.
This platform exists to give greater power and influence to those who already have it. It is not free. It is not uncensored. It is not a way for the plebs to move up. It's fucking american idol with blogging. Dangling $0.02 carrots in front of our dumb asses to get us to endlessly research, write, create, and give away the fruits of our labor. And while I'm ALL for giving shit away, I am in no way for disingenuous hypocrisy or taking advantage of the less fortunate. Which is the fucking bread and butter of this place.
In short, if you're just starting out with Steem, don't waste your time. This ship has sailed and is sinking fast.
(flash forward 2 months when steem is $10 a piece and my eyes roll out of my head)
The end.
(BTW, I tagged introduce yourself because I want new people to see it and I don't have any idea what they search. I took a shot.)