'don't be an ass' should be tip number one!
I think people are still finding their way here. Any site like this starts with lots of posts about the site itself. That will change in time. I hope it can be more like reddit where anyone can find something of interest. I'm doing a few posts about guitar and music in general.
I think it's important to not worry too much about making money. Write about what you love and others will enjoy that
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