I understand what you mean. I think every new platform must proof itself in a certain matter of time. Also, this platform is not finished and needs many improvements. On the other way, I think, that if you are delivering good content its a matter of time, that real follower are coming, who are following you of your content and not because they expect that you follow them back. I think one important thing as an author here is to be patient. Nothing grows from now to tomorrow, everything needs time.
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