Steemit.chat is a perfect place to form bonds with Steemers, with whom you can form groups, to either promote each other's work, or perhaps to work together.
It is also a great place to make yourself known to influential users of the platform, to who you can present your content, which may result in you being added to an upvote botlist.
I would also commend the users active in the #steemitabuse channel in steemit.chat for rapidly rectifying vote abuse.
In general, it helps you to feel as though you're truly part of a community.