You're a public figure here, not some random person on facebook with an opinion. Use youtube vloggers as an example. The successful vlogger has an on camera persona. The unsuccesful vlogger is some dude sitting in a computer chair rambling on about nothing.
Treat your blog like a business.
Nobody here is entitled to anything. If you want something bad enough, work for it.
You're not required to follow any set of guidelines, standards and practices. Try to give your audience a unique experience.
Steemit is a publishing tool. Create content the social networks spread around. You're not limited to the Steemit audience alone. Push your stuff out there.
Avoid having a public meltdown, no hissy fits. Try to stay out of other people's drama. Be bigger than all of that. Stay focused on you.
RE: Reflections of a Newbie (and some Questions too!)